Thorburn Associates Announces New Managing Principal
August 12, 2021
Thorburn Associates (TA) is excited to formally announce the transition of Kalen Larson (LinkedIn) into the role of Managing Principal. Kalen moves into the role previously held by Lisa Thorburn, Founding Principal of TA almost 30 years ago. Lisa said
Recent Design Trends for AV Systems
May 6, 2021
We were recently contacted by a friend who is the Chief Technology Officer for a large hospital. He became involved with a major renovation project on his main campus. Having been involved with the Design/Bid/Build process many times before, he
Happy April Fool’s Day!
April 1, 2021
Happy Anniversary TA! 29 years ago, we sent out an April Fool’s Day fax stating, “It’s No Joke – Thorburn Associates is Launched!” Since then, we’ve: It’s certainly been an E-ticket ride! Thank you to our clients, friends, employees, manufacturers,
E-news September 2020
September 11, 2020
Project Highlight Asheville Art Museum Expansion and Renovation Established in 1948, the Asheville Art Museum is the third oldest art museum in North Carolina. At the beginning of this century the museum recognized a need for more space, and for
Wireless Audio Systems
June 1, 2014
“I just want to stream the audio from my laptop or device to the audio system in the conference room,” was a request during an initial design meeting. This is another great example of technology in the home now pushing
Using Cell Phones to Make Noise Measurements
June 1, 2014
Twice in the last month, we have heard “I just used my cell phone to make noise measurements so you do not need to make measurements.” Mobile phone sound meter applications have added a new twist to our consulting services.
Residential Wall Mounts for TV’s – Things to Think About – If you Must!
January 15, 2014
Many issues must be addressed when mounting a TV on the wall in a Condominium, Apartment or Townhome. Most Condos have aluminum studs. These are great for construction but make it a little hard to attach and support the weight
PEX Plumbing – Is it as Quiet as They Say?
January 15, 2014
Flexible water lines, to some the greatest thing since “Romex” wire for houses. No longer does a person need to fight with rigid pipe when they are plumbing a residence. The product has been around for many years in Europe,
Changes in Resilient Channels
January 15, 2014
For a recent project at a medical research university we were called in to investigate a vibration issue. The lab is located on the fourth floor of a newly constructed building. The research team was having problems with samples in
Too Much Lot Line Noise
January 15, 2014
As winter turns to spring people start talking to their architect or landscape designer about a new hot tub or pool, or perhaps it’s a new air conditioner or even an emergency generator. Soon we will start to get phone