Leading insights that keep us ahead of the curve.

The Acoustic Thought Leadership Council (ATLC) comprises individuals chosen from various backgrounds, offering expertise across acoustic materials, noise control engineering, workplace strategy, interior design strategy, marketing and branding.

Through harnessing the insights and networks of the ATLC, Acoufelt is positioned to make well-informed, strategic decisions that keep us ahead of the curve.

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Acoustics and the future built environment.

We sat down with Acoufelt’s ATLC to ask them a series of questions around how we can future-proof the built environment through acoustic design. 

Considerations for a
positive interactive space
Acoustics and the
built environment
Planning spaces for
ideal soundscaping
What does good
soundscaping feel like?
Predicting future trends
and their impact
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Jennifer Kolstad

Jennifer Kolstad is a visionary and award-winning designer with over 20 years of experience in creating human centered and sustainable solutions for various typologies and scales.

She is the Global Design & Brand Director at Ford Motor Company, where she leads the design strategy for the future of retail, workplace, manufacturing, and mobility for the iconic brand. She is recognized as the 2023 ASID Luminary of Distinction for her contributions to the advancement of the profession.

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Amanda Schneider

Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA is an accomplished entrepreneur and founder of ThinkLab, a research and strategy firm for the interiors industry that was acquired by SANDOW Design Group in 2018. With a passion for design, research, sales, and strategic launch practices, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work.

She is a respected thought leader in the industry and has been featured in prestigious publications, including the Huffington Post, Interior Design Magazine, and many others. As a sought-after keynote speaker and host of the popular podcast, Design Nerds Anonymous, Amanda regularly shares her insights and expertise with audiences around the world.

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Randy Weldeck

Randy D. Waldeck, PE, LEED AP, Principal at Resonance Acoustics, is an expert in architectural, environmental, aviation, and mechanical equipment noise and vibration control. His wide breadth of experience includes consulting on over 800 architectural, transit, and environmental projects.

With over 22 of years acoustical consulting experience, Randy has provided acoustical expertise for municipal projects, medical facilities, industrial use facilities, federal buildings, educational facilities, offices, condominiums, single-family homes, mixed-use developments, hotels, resorts, and restaurants. A licensed mechanical engineer, Randy provides custom, cost-conscious acoustical design and noise control solutions. Randy is a member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering, Urban Land Institute, and Acoustical Society of America.

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Janet Pogue McLaurin

Janet Pogue McLaurin is a global leader of Gensler’s Work Sector practices and research initiatives, serving as the firm’s Global Director of Workplace Research at the Gensler Research Institute. With over 40 years of experience in workplace strategy, design, and research, she has played a pivotal role in leading Gensler’s global Workplace Surveys and developing the Workplace Performance Index® (WPIx) client tool, which assesses space effectiveness and workplace experiences. A registered architect and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, Janet has contributed to innovative workplace environments for clients such as Vanguard, GSA, Capital One, Gallup, and The Coca-Cola Company. She serves on Gensler’s Practice Area Management Committee and has been a member of the Board of Directors. Janet is also a sought-after speaker at industry events and frequently featured as an expert in major media outlets.

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Kati Barklund

Kati Barklund is Senior Workplace Strategy Manager at the Swedish workplace and property advisory company Tenant & Partner, helping clients realize their employees’ and organization’s potential through Performing Workplaces.

For over twenty years Kati has been working on the forefront of both physical and digital workplace areas. Before Tenant & Partner, she worked at Microsoft, Coor, Skanska and Pharmacia. Kati is also Chairman of IFMA Sweden Chapter and part of the Global Leadership team of WE.

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