Stephen Smyth

Background

About Stephen Smyth

Stephen Smyth is a Director with AWN Consulting specialising in Architectural Acoustics, 3D Acoustic Modeling and Environmental Noise. Stephen joined AWN Consulting after completing his studies at Trinity College Dublin having gained both a Bachelor Degree and Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering. His Doctorate, funded by the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology, was in the field of environmental acoustics and in particular was a study of the noise generated by friction between a rolling tyre and the road using Nearfield Acoustic Holography. Since joining AWN Consulting as an Acoustic Consultant, Stephen has gained experience in a wide variety of acoustic projects including the noise assessment of infrastructure development, noise mapping and action planning and large number of environmental and architectural acoustic assessments. Stephen has extensive architectural acoustics experience and has worked on a range of building projects including performance spaces, education facilities and cultural developments. He has worked closely with clients and other members of the design teams on a range of projects to deliver the acoustic design from initial design, through tender to construction. Stephen has also been involved in delivering the Institute of Acoustics Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control by giving tutorials as part of the distance learning centre in Dublin, Ireland. He has also been part of the project team aiding the Environmental Protection Agency in Ireland to deliver the requirements of the European Noise Directive and has provided input into the preparation of several publications on noise guidance in Ireland.