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Thorburn Associates Inc.

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Thorburn Associates Inc.   20880 Baker Street
PO Box 20399
Castro Valley
California
UNITED STATES

Tel : 510.886.7826
Fax : 510.886.7828
Web :
Email : TA@TA-Inc.com
  Thorburn Associates (TA) provides integrated acoustical and audio visual systems for a collaborative design in both new construction and renovations.

TA is an independent consulting firm--not associated with the sale of any specific brand--offering unbiased designs to improve communication and fully realize the functionality of all projects.

Our staff frequently attend industry events to exchange knowledge with their peers as well as present technical seminars to increase the knowledge base within the industry.  Our staff incorporates this emerging technology into their design solutions.

Headquartered in Castro Valley, CA, with regional offices in Los Angeles and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, TA specializes in highly technological projects in education, entertainment and corporate venues.

We have been recognized as one of the leading firms in the acoustical design industry. Our projects have received multiple awards from the International Communications Industry Association and the Themed Entertainment Association.
 
 
Features
Focus on Acoustics: Keeping Bowling Alley Noise in the GutterFocus on Acoustics: Keeping Bowling Alley Noise in the Gutter
Modern bowling alleys have transitioned from the stale, smoky lounges of decades past to family entertainment centers that offer a variety of activities.
Themed Design: Seven Steps of Tech Design SuccessThemed Design: Seven Steps of Tech Design Success
Technical systems design is integral to today’s themed attractions and leisure projects – for that matter, it’s integral to modern architecture.
Themed Design: Modern Building Design Demands Partnership between Tech Designers and ArchitectsThemed Design: Modern Building Design Demands Partnership between Tech Designers and Architects
Steven Thorburn, PE explains why structures need AIR (Acoustically Integrated aRchitecture), and why all buildings are now theaters
Reconciling Architecture and Acoustics in the LEED EraReconciling Architecture and Acoustics in the LEED Era
To earn LEED credits for indoor air quality and reduce energy use, many building designs opt for natural ventilation. But when you open up the shell, you opt out of complete control over the acoustical environment.
How to Issue an RFP/RFQ : The Basic Tools of Project DevelopmentHow to Issue an RFP/RFQ : The Basic Tools of Project Development
RFQ/RFP-basic tools of project development, providing a control for identifying and evaluating designers, contractors and suppliers for a given undertaking. Here, Lisa Thorburn outlines the process...
Press Releases
Mar. 30th, 2010 Science Centers: Gallegos Lighting Designs Lighting for California Science Center Expansion
Science Centers: Gallegos Lighting Designs Lighting for California Science Center ExpansionGuests to the new California Science Center wing, aptly named Ecosystems, will experience the critical role that lighting plays in support of the Owner’s goal of surrounding the guest with the sensations of each Ecosystem environment, eliciting an appreciation for different environments on Earth and how humans interact with them. The expansion officially opened to the public on March 25.
Feb. 2nd, 2010 Themed Entertainment : Thorburn Associates and Gallegos Lighting announce a new strategic partnership
Themed Entertainment : Thorburn Associates and Gallegos Lighting announce a new strategic partnershipThorburn Associates and Gallegos Lighting announce a new strategic partnership
Oct. 6th, 2009 Audiovisual Technology: Can you identify the 10 potential points of failure inherent in traditional audiovisual classroom systems?
Audiovisual Technology: Can you identify the 10 potential points of failure inherent in traditional audiovisual classroom systems?Nov. 2 “Planning for Classroom Technology” workshop in Denver provides answers for IT and facility managers
July. 30th, 2009 Audiovisual Technology: Thorburn Associates Inc. Designs Audiovisual Systems for New Georgetown County Judicial Center
Audiovisual Technology: Thorburn Associates Inc. Designs Audiovisual Systems for New Georgetown County Judicial CenterThanks to a custom audiovisual system designed by Thorburn Associates Inc., the wheels of justice are turning more efficiently at the new Judicial Center in Georgetown, South Carolina, which opened its doors June 30.
July. 28th, 2009 Entertainment Technology: Thorburn Associates Welcomes Joe Schuch
Entertainment Technology: Thorburn Associates Welcomes Joe SchuchThorburn Associates, Inc. (TA), a leading technology engineering and acoustics company with significant business in the higher education sector, welcomes Joe Schuch to the firm as a senior associate for new learning environments.
June. 3rd, 2009 Themed Entertainment: At InfoComm, Thorburn Associates' Seven Sessions and a Blog
Themed Entertainment: At InfoComm, Thorburn AssociatesThorburn Associates’ principal and sitting president of TEA Steven J. Thorburn, is to blog for Bemusement live from InfoComm '09.
Jan. 26th, 2009 Thorburn Associates Designs AV Systems for Historic 1829 Jeffersonian Courthouse in Madison County, VA
Thorburn Associates Designs AV Systems for Historic 1829 Jeffersonian Courthouse in Madison County, VAA layout unique to Jeffersonian courtrooms posed interesting design challenges to audiovisual and acoustic engineers Thorburn Associates, Inc...
June. 13th, 2008 Eight Highly Practical Sessions for Designers, Facility Managers, Developers & Architects from One of InfoComm's Top-Rated Educators, Thorburn Associates
Eight Highly Practical Sessions for Designers, Facility Managers, Developers & Architects from One of InfoCommEight educational sessions are available to attendees of InfoComm 08 (June 18-20, Las Vegas Convention Center) courtesy of seasoned acoustic and audiovisual specialist Thorburn Associates (TA), and InfoComm organizer, the International Communications Industry Association (ICIA).
June. 6th, 2008 Sound Out the Possibilities in the Immersive Audio Experience at InfoComm 08
Sound Out the Possibilities in the Immersive Audio Experience at InfoComm 08Belly up to the bar -the ice bar, that is - in the Immersive Audio Experience at InfoComm 08, and discover how an immersive, themed environment with a tightly focused design can enhance the satisfaction levels of guests, customers and anyone who enters the space.
May. 7th, 2008 Themed Design: Derek Meares Promoted to Associate Principal Of Thorburn Associates' Raleigh-Durham Office
Themed Design: Derek Meares Promoted to Associate Principal Of Thorburn AssociatesThorburn Associates Inc. (TA) an acoustical and audiovisual engineering firm with locations in California and North Carolina, announced the promotion of Derek Meares to Associate Principal in the company's Raleigh-Durham, NC office.
Apr. 12th, 2008 Thorburn Associates Inc. Celebrates 16th Anniversary With a Slice
Thorburn Associates Inc. Celebrates 16th Anniversary With a SliceStoneFire Pizza Co. in Kenosha, WI is Thorburn Associates' 1,816th Project -- "A great family visitor experience"
Apr. 4th, 2008 Don't Change Out Film Systems for Digital Prematurely
DonDigital projection systems currently on the market have some ideal applications for small theaters in educational institutions, but for theaters with screens wider than 20 feet that show nature and science documentaries and other visually detailed material, museum operators are better off keeping their film projectors for now, says consultant and audiovisual expert Steven J. Thorburn PE
Jan. 31st, 2008 Themed Design: Thorburn Associates Staffers Keith & Sturdevant Achieve CTS-D Certification
Themed Design: Thorburn Associates Staffers Keith & Sturdevant Achieve CTS-D CertificationThorburn Associates, Inc. announced that two valued staff members, Lance Sturdevant and Davis Keith, have earned the prestigious Certified Technology Specialist - Designer (CTS-D) designation from InfoComm, the industry association for AV professionals.
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