Effective Noise Control Starts at the Source

At-Source Attenuation

The most successful environmental noise control solutions don’t begin with barriers, screens, or enclosures.

They begin by addressing noise where it is generated.

Parklane specializes in integrated at-source attenuation solutions that reduce noise directly within equipment and system designs, helping clients achieve acoustic objectives while maintaining airflow, operational performance, reliability, and long-term efficiency.

Through advanced engineering, OEM collaboration, and decades of environmental noise control expertise, we help project teams solve complex challenges before they become costly problems.

Why Target
At The Source?

Addressing noise at its source is often the most effective and efficient approach to environmental noise control.

By integrating attenuation directly into equipment and system designs, projects can reduce sound before it propagates throughout the surrounding environment, often minimizing the need for larger secondary mitigation measures.

The result is improved acoustic performance, optimized equipment operation, reduced project complexity, and a more predictable path to compliance.

At Parklane, we approach at-source attenuation as more than a product solution. It is an engineering strategy designed to balance acoustics, airflow, structural requirements, operational performance, and project objectives as one integrated system.

The Advantages

Maximum Acoustic Impact

Reduce noise where it is generated before it reaches surrounding communities, occupied spaces, or sensitive receptors.

Optimized System Performance

Balance acoustic objectives with airflow, thermal performance, maintenance access, and operational reliability.

Reduced Project Complexity

Minimize reliance on larger downstream barriers, enclosures, and secondary mitigation measures.

Greater Long Term Value

Integrated solutions can reduce installation complexity, maintenance requirements, and future retrofit costs.

Engineering Noise Control
Into The Design

The greatest opportunity to influence acoustic performance often exists before equipment is installed.

Parklane works closely with owners, consultants, contractors, and OEM partners to integrate acoustic performance directly into equipment and infrastructure designs.

By evaluating acoustics alongside airflow, structural requirements, equipment performance, constructability, and site conditions, our team develops solutions that perform in real-world operating environments—not just in theory.

This proactive approach helps reduce risk, improve outcomes, and eliminate the need for reactive noise mitigation later in the project lifecycle.

Explore At-Source Attenuation Solutions

HVAC EQUIPMENT
SOUND ATTENUATION

Integrated attenuation solutions for mechanical equipment including condensers, dry coolers, rooftop units, and other HVAC applications where acoustic performance and airflow must work together.

AIR-COOLED CHILLER
NOISE CONTROL

Purpose-built attenuation solutions engineered specifically for air-cooled chillers, balancing acoustic objectives with critical cooling performance, airflow requirements, and operational reliability.

BUILDING VENTILATION
NOISE CONTROL

Noise control solutions for intake, exhaust, and ventilation systems where acoustic performance, pressure drop, and airflow efficiency must be carefully balanced.

INDUSTRIAL PROCESS
NOISE CONTROL

Customized attenuation solutions designed to address noise generated by industrial processes, equipment, and operational systems while supporting production requirements and site performance.

ACOUSTICAL LOUVERS

Acoustical Louver Systems are engineered as fully integrated solutions that balance noise attenuation, aerodynamic efficiency, structural requirements, and project-specific operating conditions.

Sound Thinking

We've helped a wide range of clients mitigate complex noise control challenges
Read a selection of our success stories

CHI - Data Centers

A source-based noise control strategy using discharge silencers and rooftop acoustic screening for two data center facilities in Illinois.

General Electric - Aerospace Facility

Building Ventilation Silencers & Modular Acoustic Plenums – for GE’s Aerospace Facility

45 Lisgar - High-Rise Condo

Acoustic barrier and discharge plenum silencer solution for a high-rise condominium’s air cooled chiller.

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