Jon W. Mooney

Jon W. Mooney PE is the principal consultant for Acoustics by JW Mooney LLC, a small town Iowa based firm providing state of the art acoustics, vibration and systems engineering consulting for projects throughout the Midwest. Email: acoustics@jwmooney.com

Performance Space Acoustics

A GOOD PERFORMANCE SPACE ADDS ITS OWN “FLAVOR” TO THE OVERALL SOUND MIX.

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Jon W. Mooney

August 17, 2022

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All design and construction projects have acoustic specifications that must measured up to. Even puppet show theaters have acoustic performance goals.

Soundproofing a Shoebox

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO SOUNDPROOF AN AREA? THIS ARTICLE WILL OUTLINE THE STEPS.

Jon W. Mooney

March 21, 2022

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What does it mean to soundproof an area?

Isolating Condominium Noise: A Case Study

ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING FINANCIAL VALUE IN CONDOMINIUMS REQUIRES ATTENTION TO DETAILS.

Jon W. Mooney

August 23, 2021

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When designing and constructing multi-family dwellings, great care must be taken to ensure noise and vibration isolation is achieved between units. Using industry standards, most condominium structures can easily attain the minimum isolation requirements set by International Building Code.

A Vintage Acoustic Hall

The Century Old Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories Continues To Be The Leader In Certified Acoustics Testing.

Jon W. Mooney

May 8, 2020

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Last summer, while researching an acoustic levitation device supposedly invented in the early-1600s, my youngest son and I were invited for a personal tour of Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories in Geneva, Ill.

Achieving New LEED v4.1 Acoustic Credits

Walls and ceilings are the critical building components in determining LEED credit(s) achievement.

Jon W. Mooney

August 2, 2019

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The just-released, version 4.1 of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Building Design and Construction guidelines makes achieving those LEED credits much more practical and rewarding.

All buildings display a real tendency to transform in unexpected ways

Attack of the Changelings

Jon W. Mooney

June 6, 2019

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Since I’ve started painting, I imagine certain buildings and skylines have taken on a life of their own.

Common Acoustic Assembly Mishaps

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Jon W. Mooney

August 1, 2018

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Good sound quality is a bonus to any room or living space. Although, there are many factors that can affect this architectural benefit.

Get the Acoustics Right for Every Office Type

Is your office type a "Jewel" for your company?

Jon W. Mooney

February 6, 2018

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There seems to be a lot of research activity recently in trying to figure out the best office design for the "new way of working."

Acoustic Assemblies

Why acoustic assemblies in your project underperform the lab tests.

Jon W. Mooney

August 1, 2017

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It is to be expected that variations in the field will account for drop in performance from those measured in a laboratory, significantly worse performance can typically be traced to a failure to follow three simple checks.