Department Acoustics

We Create Livable Spaces, Buildings, and Cities Through Optimal Acoustic Solutions!

Our team brings diverse perspectives to our interdisciplinary collaboration: In building acoustics, we research and assess building components, structures, and entire buildings. Technical sound insulation and vehicle acoustics focus on the development and optimization of technical building equipment, machinery, installations, and the acoustics of transport systems. In urban and architectural acoustics, we design both indoor and outdoor sound environments using AI-supported technologies and simulations, and we develop necessary acoustic measures such as absorbers. Psychoacoustics and cognitive ergonomics focus on how acoustic environmental factors affect humans. Across all research areas, we apply innovative, digital methods with a strong focus on sustainability and human-centered design in acoustic environments.

Our goal is to generate high practical value for industry and society through scientifically sound, application-oriented results. With decades of experience and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, we offer a wide range of services - from testing and certification in accredited acoustic labs, to R&D of acoustic materials and innovative solutions for components and constructions, to human-centered acoustic analysis and optimization.

Overview of expertise

 

Building Acoustics

Our building acoustics experts deal with noise protection in buildings and sound immission control, applying different acoustic measuring methods to do this.

 

Digital and sustainable acoustics

We are shaping the acoustics of the future - with innovative digital approaches and an ongoing commitment to sustainability. From developing acoustically effective materials through performing measurements in our test facilities right up to optimizing and evaluating rooms.

 

Noise Control and Vehicle Acoustics

The group “Noise Control” searches for solutions in the field of acoustic signal propagation, active noise reduction, and innovative silencers. To investigate vehicle acoustics, we have a modern test facility at our disposal, including an all-wheel roller test bench, to measure internal and external noise.

 

Human-Centered Acoustic Design and User Research

The working group develops solutions which center around people. The focus is on new demands concerning design solutions, product cycles, social change, work-life-balance, well-being, performance and health.

 

Musical and Photo Acoustics

We provide our extensive knowledge and research and development tools in the field of sound to develop musical instruments in line with innovation and tradition. Our photoacoustic research focuses on the development of photoacoustic gas sensors.

 

Urban and Architectural Acoustics

The Urban and Architectural Acoustics working group (UAA) is a unique mobilisation of resources to increase the pace of innovation in urban and architectural acoustic challenges. By gathering a number of research institutions and several test beds and demonstration environments under the umbrella of a single innovation partner, we create improved conditions for society’s sound, noise and acoustic challenge solvers.