neil thompson shade, associate
Mr. Shade has 22 years of experience in consulting, project management, software development, and teaching in acoustics, noise control, and sound systems design. He has served as Principal Consultant on over 900 projects for most building types. Mr. Shade is Director of the Acoustics Program at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. He holds a B.S. Degree in Audio Technology/Acoustics.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
Mr. Shade is President of Acoustical Design Collaborative, Ltd where he is responsible for management and technical aspects of the firm's acoustical consulting projects. His experience includes critical listening spaces such as performing arts facilities, studios, and worship houses. Mr. Shade's project involvement includes acoustical measurements, criteria development, calculations, and specification/drawing preparation.

Prior to forming Acoustical Design Collaborative, Ltd, Mr. Shade was Project Manager and Director of Architectural Acoustics for Wyle Laboratories in Arlington, VA. During this period he consulted on a wide range of projects involving architectural acoustics, environmental noise, HVAC equipment noise and vibration control, sound isolation, and audio systems design. 

Mr. Shade began his acoustics career with Paul S. Veneklasen Associates/Western Electro-Acoustics Laboratory in Santa Monica, CA. He performed field and laboratory acoustical tests to ASTM standards and consulted on a variety of architectural acoustics projects. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Director of Acoustics Program. 2000-Present. 
  

• American University, Physics/Audio Technology Department, Washington, D.C. Adjunct Faculty, 1988-2000. 
  

• University of Maryland, School of Architecture, College Park, MD. Guest Lecturer, 1987-1992. 
  

• Honors, Awards, Publications and Presentations 
  "Theodore John Schultz Grant for Advancement in Acoustical Education," 1997.
  

• Twenty publications and presentations on acoustics, noise control, and sound system design.

EDUCATION
American University, Washington, D.C., B.S. Audio Technology/Acoustics, cum laude, 1981. Fourteen training seminars in acoustics, noise control, and sound system design, 1989 to present.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Acoustical Society of America.

• Member, Audio Engineering Society.

• Member, Institute of Acoustics.