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Advisor
John LoVerde
Director of Architectural Acoustics
John LoVerde is recognized throughout the country for his expertise as an acoustical consultant, as well as his leadership in the field regarding testing, research, and reporting methodology. As Veneklasen Associates’ Director of Architectural Acoustics, he has designed all manners of building types including multifamily residential properties, office buildings and corporate interiors,
educational facilities, performance venues, hotels and resorts, and hospitals. John’s expertise is often called upon to provide expert testimony, and he has developed specialized acoustical risk management programs for many owners and developers, which they employ portfolio-wide.
After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (1989), John went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Acoustics from the University of California, Los Angeles. At UCLA he worked on the link between acoustical energy and listener reaction to sound within auditoria. Since his consultant career began at Veneklasen
Associates in 1989, John has published over 80 technical papers. He teaches and lectures internationally, presenting at the last nine meetings of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA). In November 2009 he was appointed to ASA’s Technical Committee on Architectural Acoustics, and in 2013 John was further recognized in the field as a full Member of the ASA. Most recently in 2017, John was elected to Fellow status within the ASA.
As a researcher John’s recent focus is on the acoustical performance reliability of construction assemblies and products such as windows and doors. To this end, John has developed a comprehensive database populated with firm data acquired over decades that describe the range of performance variables associated with IIC and STC test results. This tool aids clients and others to gauge
the ability of a given assembly to meet code compliance thresholds, as well as compare acoustical performance as a function of cost.