MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Developers are becoming increasingly sensitive to the need for acoustical control in multi-family residential projects. OAA is currently assisting clients in achieving:
- Sound isolation and impact noise control between and within units as well as controlling inbound noise from rooftop equipment and parking levels.
- Control of building equipment noise within units such as elevators, trash chutes, and trash compactors.
- Noise code compliance for rooftop and through-wall HVAC equipment.
Black Banks River Residences, Sea Island, Georgia · The residences are located in a flood plain with three levels of luxury apartments above an on-grade parking level. OAA addressed the needs for sound isolation between units, within units, and from the parking level. Also addressed were trash chute noise and HVAC noise control. OAA identified project-compatible constructions capable of meeting acoustical performance goals and methods while optimizing the construction’s performance.

Foxfield, Bethel Township, Pennsylvania · Large clubhouse spaces, such as the Foxfield Great Room and Pool, are frequently noisy and acoustically uncomfortable to use. OAA provided analyses and finish guidance for echo and reverberation control, resulting in user comfort. NAHB 2007 Pyramid Award: Best Community Clubhouse.
To assure airborne sound isolation and impact noise control between condo units, OAA established numeric criteria based on the developer’s input, identified complying constructions, and provided guidance on detailing to assure effective isolation.
Garden State Lofts, Hoboken, New Jersey · A century old warehouse renovated and supplemented with additions to create the first green-certified multi-family residential building in New Jersey. Included are 14 luxury lofts and 6 penthouses on 7 floors. Awarded LEED Gold status by USGBC.
Southport Green, Southport, Connecticut · A mixed-use structure with office and residential condominium units. Services related to the sound and vibration isolation of residential and office units from rooftop air conditioning equipment. OAA’s evaluation resulted in upgrades to the construction and methods of vibration-isolating the equipment.
Summit Place, Summit, New Jersey · 37 residential units, 22 condominiums, first level parking, 15 townhouses, and 24,200 ft2 office space.
Epstein Redevelopment, Morristown, New Jersey · The project comprises a 7-story condominium building facing the Morristown Green and an adjacent 7-story apartment building on Market Street. OAA consulted concerning sound isolation between and within condo units as well as noise code compliance for rooftop HVAC equipment on both buildings.

Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees Township, New Jersey · This multi-building complex includes: 340 rentals, 112 condominiums, 185,000 ft2 of commercial space, and a 8,000 ft2 clubhouse.
Additional Multi-Family Projects
- Bancroft Mills Apartments, Wilmington, Delaware
- Chocolate Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Level Club Apartments, New York, New York
- Museum Towers, New York, New York
- Sloan House Extension, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, New York, New York
- Wireworks Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Woodward White Apartments, New Orleans, Louisiana
