WELCOME TO D. L. ADAMS ASSOCIATES Acoustical Consulting ◽ Theatre Consulting ◽ AV-LV Consulting
WELCOME TO D. L. ADAMS ASSOCIATES
Acoustical Consulting ▫ Theatre Consulting ▫ AV Consulting
DLAA - D.L. Adams Associates, Architectural Acoustic and Acoustical Design, Audio Video Solutions, Architectural Acoustics, Auditorium acoustics, Mechanical Noise and Vibration Control, On-Site Testing and Analysis, Acoustical Modeling, Expert Witness Testimony
HAWAII OFFICE
Serving the Pacific Rim
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INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ACOUSTICAL CONSULTING
Celebrating Exceptional Acoustical Design for Over 40 years
DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES Theatre Programming and Design
THEATRE CONSULTING
Crafting Destinations For The Arts - Complete Services For all Performance Spaces
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AUDIO VIDEO CONSULTING
Acoustic Engineering Sound and Communication Services
DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES Build Reliable Telecommunications, Low Voltage Consulting, voice Paging System Design, Structured Cabling, Wireless Networks Design, Video Surveillance Systems, Master Clock Systems, Public Announcement (PA) Systems, CATV Distribution System, Conference Room Design, Performing Arts Audio System Design, Page show relay systems, etc
EDUCATION
The Pursuit of Knowledge is a Lifelong Journey

We Provide the Tools to Support Your Goals
DLAA - D L Adams Associates Consultants in Acoustics for all types of Hospitality projects. DLAA provides acoustical consulting and audio-visual systems design for hospitality facilities, including hotels, meeting centers, conference centers, spas, and restaurants.
CORPORATE ▫ COMMERCIAL
Cost Effective Acoustical Solutions for All Business Needs
DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES Consultants in Healthcare Acoustics, Noise Control, Sound masking, HVAC Noise Levels and Noise Barrier Between spaces for all Healthcare needs
HEALTHCARE
Acoustics for all Healthcare Environments
DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES specializes in noise impact assessments, comprehensive sound surveys, noise monitoring, occupational noise, transportation noise, aggregate noise assessment
ENVIRONMENTAL ▫ INDUSTRIAL ▫ TRANSPORTATION
Minimize Your Environmental Noise Impact
D L Adams Associates provides Hospitality building Acoustics, Audio visual and Low Voltage consulting from sound & impact isolation, building design reviews for codes and LEED. DLAA provides industrial noise mitigation, environmental noise impact testing, and mitigation with emphasis on green building construction methodology, architectural acoustics, and mechanical systems.
HOSPITALITY
Creating Acoustically Excellent Destinations
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MULTI-FAMILY
Noise Control for Multi-Family Buildings
Hi-Rise Mixed-Use Buildings
HIGH-RISE MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL
Acoustical Consulting For High-Rise Residential
Text DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES Acoustical consultants and engineers design acoustics for, Noise Control, sound isolation, acoustic privacy, HVAC Noise for all sports and entertainment venue acoustics needs sports and entertainment venue acoustics design, noise control and vibration control for over 40 years.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Celebrating 40 Years as Acoustical Consultants
DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES Acoustical consultants and engineers design acoustics for, Noise Control, sound isolation, acoustic privacy, HVAC Noise for all government agencies, and civic needs
GOVERNMENT ▫ CIVIC
Acoustical, Audio Video Consulting For Government Agencies, And Private Corporations
DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES Performing Arts - Cultural Planning and Design
PERFORMING ARTS ▫ CULTURAL
Performing Arts - Cultural Planning And Design
DIA - AUDIO VISUAL & LOW VOLTAGE CONSULTING BY D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES
TRANSPORTATION ACOUSTICS
Audio Video Systems ▫ Design Evaluations and Surveys

WELCOME to D. L. Adams Associates

Sound is Our Business

 

Since 1979 D. L. Adams Associates has provided acoustic, theatre design, and audio video consulting to the design and construction industry.

We believe that a building’s architecture should embody the acoustical elements essential to the technical and aesthetic success of each project and each performance.

Our offices are located in Colorado, Hawaii, and now Kansas with the addition of the AVANT Acoustics team.
We continue to serve our local and international clients with sound design and creative solutions.

Services

Acoustical Consulting ▪ Theatre Consulting ▪ AV Consulting
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ACOUSTICAL CONSULTING

Architectural Acoustics
Performing Arts Acoustics
Auditorium Acoustics
3d Acoustical Modeling
Audio Systems Modeling and Design
Mechanical Noise and Vibration Control
Recording and Broadcast studio Design
On-Site Testing and Analysis
Expert Witness Testimony
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THEATRE CONSULTING

Theatre Programming, Planning and Design
Order of Magnitude Cost Projections
Seating and Sightlines Studies
Theatre Equipment Programming and Design
Page Show Relay
Performance Sound
Performance Lighting and Rigging
Performance Stage Machinery
Performance Systems Commissioning
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DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES Build Reliable Telecommunications, Low Voltage Consulting, voice Paging System Design, Structured Cabling, Wireless Networks Design, Video Surveillance Systems, Master Clock Systems, Public Announcement (PA) Systems, CATV Distribution System, Conference Room Design, Performing Arts Audio System Design, Page show relay systems, etc.

AV CONSULTING

Budget Planning
Performance Speaker Systems
Video Projection and Messaging
Video Conferencing
Signal Distribution
Project and Product Specification
Bid Qualification
AV Commissioning

Discover Great Acoustics

DLAA | D. L. Adams Associates has provided expert acoustical, theatrical, and audio-video consulting services to design professionals, building owners, developers, and facility users since 1979.

Our portfolio is a history of outstanding acoustics developed with great teams of designers and engineers.

ACOUSTIC CONSULTING SERVICES ▪ THEATRE DESIGN SERVICES ▪ AUDIO VIDEO DESIGN SERVICES

PORTFOLIO

Acoustical Consulting ▪ Theatre Consulting ▪ AV Consulting
Chung Tai Zen Center Boulder, CO
Azure Ala Moana
Casa Cresta Aspen, CO
Stan Sheriff Center
The Jewish Community Center of Omaha Auditorium
DLAA Mission Ballroom Acoustical Consulting
MYSTIC LAKE CASINO AND CONVENTION CENTER, Prior Lake, MN DLAA, D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES
MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER, West Palm Beach, FL DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES acoustical consultant for government and civic agencies, acoustics, noise control, sound masking, noise cancelation, and isolation
International Investment Firm

LEADERSHIP TEAM

David L. Adams founded DLAA | D.L. Adams Associates provides consulting and design services in acoustics, Theatre Design, AV and IT/telecommunications, with offices located in Denver, CO and Kailua, HI.

David Adams

Founding Partner
Mr. Adams has more than 45 years of experience in the acoustical consulting field. He founded D. L. Adams Associates in 1979.

Under his leadership, DLAA has become the pre-eminent acoustical consulting organization in the United States, with over 7,500 projects on six continents to its credit.

Stephanie Adams-Ball, CEO - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES help architects and clients deliver successful healthcare projects with acoustics, vibration, AV, IT & security consulting for hospital facility design

Stephanie Adams-Ball

Partner ▪ President
As Partner-President of D. L. Adams Associates with more than 30 years of experience, Stephanie has managed many projects involving acoustics, audio-video (AV), theatre programming and design, and advanced technology systems.

She provides a comprehensive acoustical design approach and is responsible for programming and the coordination of project designs that integrate all the functional requirements of the users.

Ben Bridgewater DL ADAMS ASSOCIATES

Ben Bridgewater

Partner ▪ Vice President
Partner-Vice President of DLAA with over 20 years of experience in acoustics, and audio-video (AV) design and implementation field.

As an acoustician, Ben has a comprehensive understanding of AV design documentation, audio-video project management, costing, and order of magnitude cost projections, AV project implementation, AV construction administration, and AV system commissioning.

Chris Evans, Associate Principal, Vice President at DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES provide acoustical consulting and audio-visual systems design for all types of hospitality facilities, including hotels, spas, restaurants, meeting rooms, conference rooms, community centers, and conference centers.

Chris Evans

Partner ▪ Vice President
Partner-Vice President of D. L. Adams Associates with over 30 years of experience in the theatre design and audio-video (AV) design and implementation field.

Chris is a senior consultant who has expertise in every aspect of a project, including cost projections, design, sound engineering, acoustic systems integration, AV systems installation, programming, management, and commissioning.

Katy Cichuniec - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES help architects and clients deliver successful healthcare projects with acoustics, vibration, AV, IT & security consulting for hospital facility design

Katy Cichuniec

Marketing Coordinator
Katy Cichuniec is the Marketing Coordinator for D. L. Adams Associates. She is tasked with overseeing marketing efforts, communications and media requests, event planning, and the general day-to-day operations of the office. Contact Katy for new proposals, teaming efforts, qualifications packages, and general firm information.



Affiliations

DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES specialize in noise impact assessments, comprehensive sound surveys, noise monitoring, occupational noise, transportation noise, aggregate noise assessment
AIA Acoustic lunch and learn
DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES Acoustical consulting expertise in noise control, vibration. Whether rail, road or air, transportation
DLAA - D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES specialize in noise impact assessments, comprehensive sound surveys, noise monitoring, occupational noise, transportation noise, aggregate noise assessment
DLAA | D.L. Adams Associates provides consulting and design services in acoustics, Theatre Design, AV and IT/telecommunications, with offices located in Denver, CO and Kailua, HI.

LET'S START A PROJECT TOGETHER

Acoustical Consulting ▪ Theatre Consulting ▪ AV Consulting

ENDORSEMENTS

"D. L. Adams Associates is enjoyable to work with. They’re imaginative, creative."

John Anderson

Principal – AndersonMasonDale Architects

“…Over the years we have worked on dozens of their (DLAA) designed projects, and I can unequivocally say that they put together well organized thoughtful and end-user friendly theatrical systems…”

Thomas Wilkowski

Systems Division – Barbizon Light

“Thank you so much for all of your consultation on the Matsuhisa project. The acoustics are fantastic, and the owner is so pleased! We look forward to working on our next project together.”

Sarah Broughton

Principal – Rowland + Broughton Architecture

“I have worked with D. L. Adams Associates on several projects including the Aurora Municipal Center... Starz HQ, Re/Max HQ, and many other projects. They are creative, diligent, and provide professional service with a terrific outcome. D. L. Adams Associate’s design, AV and acoustic, perform.”

Deborah Barber

Principal – Barber Architects

“The French Hall Grand Opening celebration... was showcased with people speaking, a choral concert, an auctioneer, a student jazz band, a Shakespearean performance, a professional classical pianist, and an Eagles tribute band. In all cases, the sound was clean and crisp...”

David Harman

Associate – AndersonMasonDale Architects

“D.L. Adams Associates recently assisted the Teton County Library with a major addition and remodel. Their attention to detail with both building issues and our upgraded AV installation was invaluable. They were always available to help library staff with questions and definitely assisted our learning curve in a fast-paced project. We would be pleased to work with them again.”

Dail Barbour

Facility Manager – Teton County Library, Jackson, WY

NEWS

The Latest Thought Leadership Articles, White Papers and News From The DLAA Team
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Reimagined Montbello High School – Denver, CO

The Reimagined Montbello High School is complete! After nearly 4 years of design and construction, our own Stephanie Adams-Ball had […]

D.L. Adams Associates + Avant Acoustics

D.L. Adams Associates Announces Addition of Avant Acoustics

As of August 1st, we have expanded our team with the addition of Avant Acoustics from Kansas City, Kansas. D.L. […]

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DLAA Acoustics 101

DLAA’s Ben Bridgewater and Zane Wright have been out and about sharing the science of sound with students and teachers […]

D. L. Adams Associates is hiring a senior acoustical engineer/consultant in our Kailua, HI office

We’re Hiring! Senior Acoustical Consultant

We are seeking an acoustical engineer to fill the position of Senior Consultant in our Kailua, Hawaii office.  The successful […]

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