Senior engineering consultant Mike Clark and systems engineer Todd Berger, both of R & D Industries, Inc. in Milford, addressed architects of the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) on Thursday, Sept. 5. Their lecture, entitled "Focus on Architectural Acoustics in an Enclosed Space", provided those attending with insight into how choices they make as architects impact the functionality of their clients' spaces.

Clark and Berger also educated the architects on acoustic terminology and concepts in order to assist in the acoustic success of building projects.

"This information can assist architects, builders, and owners in preventing costly, post-construction fixes by creating correct acoustic environments during the design phase of a project," said Clark.

Berger added: "The lecture gave attending architects a chance to ask questions about past and future projects with respect to architectural acoustics."

R & D Industries is a member of the National Systems Contractors Association and is an allied member of the AIA Iowa Chapter. The company also employs two of only three people in the State of Iowa who have earned a certificate from the National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the category of Audio Systems.

For nearly 2 decades, R & D Industries, Inc. has remained a regional leader in the design, engineering and implementation of quality sound and visual systems. R & D Industries also excels as a provider of integrated computer design and implementation through its Computer Networking Division.