Architectural acoustics

Acoustics in buildings is one of COWIs core competences. We ensure a good sound environment in all types of buildings e.g. offices, industrial workplaces, schools, stadiums and airports.

COWI has broad expertise and comprehensive experience with optimising acoustics in concert halls, theatres, museums and other cultural institutions where room acoustics, building acoustics and electro acoustics are especially important to the design.

Acoustics can be described with parameters for comparisons with requirements and guidelines or it can be described directly using sound examples. With modern software tools we are able to listen to the acoustics in a room even before it has been built, and we can control how sound moves through an entire building.

Noise mapping, planning and measuring

COWI is authorised to perform environmental noise calculations and measurements, used by public authorities within a wide range of legal planning issues. We offer both simple and more advances solutions to map, plan and control environmental noise impacts. We have comprehensive experience in noise abatement and performing noise measurements.

COWI works with noise from traffic, industry, construction etc. Our staff is engaged in all types of projects concerning development, construction and refurbishments.

Vibrations and structural dynamics

COWI's experts within vibration and structural dynamics have enhanced experience with monitoring and mapping vibrations, e.g. based on GIS mapping.

Vibrations are especially important in connection with infrastructure projects such as bridges, tunnels and railways, but different types of industry can also have structural dynamic impact on dwellings and infrastructure.

A solid team

The COWI team within acoustic, noise and vibrations offers qualified and experienced consultancy for public and private institutions, architects, developers and contractors.