Síntese Acústica Arquitetônica

What Síntese Acústica Arquitetônica does

Síntese Acústica Arquitetônica is a Brazilian acoustic engineering consulting firm founded in 2008 in Brasília, DF, operating with approximately 20 staff including three founding partners (Cândida Maciel, Vinícius Pugsley, Fabiana Curado) who hold postgraduate degrees in Acoustic Engineering from FDTE-USP. The company delivers three integrated service lines: (1) architectural acoustic design for auditoriums, theaters, cinemas, churches, restaurants, residential and commercial spaces using specialized 3D simulation and auralization software; (2) building acoustic performance consulting per ABNT NBR 15.575, structured as a three-stage methodology (terrain/facade mapping, performance reporting, integrated acoustic design); and (3) INMETRO-accredited in-situ acoustic field testing under CRL 1675 — the only such accredited laboratory in Brazil's Centro-Oeste region. A proprietary online Performance Standards Application enables clients to benchmark results against the Brasília and Goiânia markets.

The firm monetizes through project-based professional services engagements with construction developers, real estate companies, architects, educational institutions, and government entities, without publicly disclosed pricing and without recurring subscription revenue. Go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field sales combined with technical authority marketing via ABNT/SOBRAC participation, 30+ published scientific articles, and paid training seminars on NBR 10.151, 10.152, and 15.575. Named customers include Brasal, City, MRV, Emplavi, Villela, Terral, Queiroz Silveira, Opus/Trya, Vega, Tecna, Stylos, UNB, BACEN, and Brasil Telecom. The firm is privately held, partner-owned, with no institutional investors or parent company identified.

Name

Síntese Acústica Arquitetônica

Legal name

Síntese Acústica Arquitetônica

Website

https://sinteseacustica.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Síntese Acústica Arquitetônica is a Brasília-based acoustic engineering consulting firm founded in 2008 that delivers architectural acoustic design, NBR 15.575 building performance consulting, and INMETRO-accredited field testing for construction developers, architects, government, and educational institutions across Brazil's Centro-Oeste region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brasília (Lago Norte)

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Acoustic Design Projects: Custom consulting engagements for the design of acoustic solutions in architectural spaces including auditoriums, theaters, cinemas, home theaters, churches, restaurants, studios, and industrial facilities. Projects are developed using specialized software and technical-aesthetic integration.
2. Building Acoustic Performance Consulting: Three-stage acoustic performance consulting for residential and commercial buildings per NBR 15.575: acoustic terrain/facade mapping, acoustic performance reporting, and acoustic design development. Can be contracted jointly or individually.
3. Accredited Acoustic Field Testing (Laboratory Services): In-situ acoustic testing services accredited by INMETRO (CRL 1675), covering building acoustics per NBR 15.575, environmental acoustics per NBR 10.151/10.152, and equipment/hydraulic noise assessments per ISO 16032. Over 1,200 tests conducted.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Síntese Acústica Arquitetônica provides specialized consulting in architectural acoustics, building acoustic performance per ABNT NBR 15.575, and INMETRO-accredited acoustic field testing for buildings and environments. The firm delivers custom acoustic design projects for auditoriums, theaters, cinemas, restaurants, and residences; three-stage building performance consulting; and accredited laboratory testing of walls, floors, and facades. It also operates a proprietary online Performance Standards Application for clients to benchmark acoustic results.

Product overview

Síntese Acústica Arquitetônica is an acoustic consulting firm established in 2008 offering an integrated portfolio of three core services: Acústica Arquitetônica (architectural acoustics design for auditoriums, theaters, restaurants, homes), Desempenho Acústico (building acoustic performance compliance per NBR 15.575 in 3 stages: acoustic mapping, performance reports, and project development), and Ensaios de Acústica (InMetro-accredited laboratory testing for building acoustics). The company also provides an online Aplicativo de Padrões de Desempenho for clients to analyze and compare acoustic results, along with professional training lectures on acoustic standards and design. The service portfolio is complemented by environmental acoustic testing and academic publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Acoustics (Acústica Arquitetônica) Custom acoustic design projects for auditoriums, theaters, cinemas, home cinemas, machine rooms, bars, restaurants, residential buildings, party halls, event spaces, and churches. Projects use specific acoustic software to analyze geometry, reverberation time, clarity, definition, Speech Transmission Index (STI), and Early Decay Time (EDT), with integration of acoustic and aesthetic solutions.
• Building Acoustic Performance (Desempenho Acústico de Edificações) Three-stage acoustic performance consulting for residential and commercial buildings per NBR 15.575: (1) acoustic terrain/facade mapping, (2) acoustic performance reporting, and (3) acoustic design development. Projects evaluate DnT,w, LnT,w, and D2m,nT,w calculations, integrated concurrently with architectural, structural, and other disciplines.
• Acoustic Field Testing (Ensaios de Acústica) - Building Performance INMETRO-accredited acoustic field testing (CRL 1675) of building systems per ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025, including vertical internal enclosures (SVVI), floor systems for airborne and impact noise, and facade acoustic performance per NBR 15.575. Over 1,200 tests executed.
• Environmental Acoustic Testing (Ensaios de Acústica Ambiental) Environmental acoustic testing per ABNT NBR 10.151 and ABNT NBR 10.152, including indoor sound pressure measurements and outdoor noise pollution evaluation for inhabited areas, commonly used for operating permits and urban noise management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,315+ acoustic design projects developed across Brazil
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Síntese Acústica became an associate member of ABNT in 2020 with the objective of contributing directly to the development, review, and translation of technical standards. The company participates in working groups for the revision of NBR 10.151, NBR 10.152, and NBR 15.575 acoustic standards.
• SINDUSCON-DF (Sindicato da Indústria da Construção Civil do Distrito Federal)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Síntese Acústica is an associate member of SINDUSCON-DF and serves in leadership roles (Vice-Presidency). The company collaborated with Sinduscon-DF to develop and launch the test version of the Performance Standards Application, and participates in Sinduscon events and technical commissions.
• IEL-DF (Instituto Euvaldo Lodi do Distrito Federal)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2020Síntese Acústica was one of the companies assisted by IEL-DF through a capacity-building program. IEL-DF supported the company in developing the Performance Standards Application, providing innovation and lean office consulting, and market research services.
• ProAcústica (Associação Brasileira de Acústica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member of ProAcústica. The company participates in the QualiLab interlaboratory proficiency testing program administered by ProAcústica and serves in leadership roles (Vice-Presidency). ProAcústica's QualiLab program provides third-party laboratory qualification that is featured on Síntese's test reports via QR codes.
• SOBRAC (Sociedade Brasileira de Acústica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSíntese Acústica's partners hold key leadership positions in SOBRAC, including Vice-Presidency of the national body and Treasurership of the Centro-Oeste Regional (SOBRAC-CO). The company participates in and presents scientific papers at SOBRAC-organized congresses.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arup Acoustics: Global engineering consultancy with a leading acoustics practice offering architectural acoustics, building performance, and environmental noise services. Operates broadly across all engineering disciplines rather than specializing purely in acoustics.
• Bureau Veritas Brazil: Global testing, inspection and certification firm with acoustic and building performance testing capabilities; represents a potential large-scale competitor for accredited acoustic field testing in Brazil.
• SGS Brazil: Global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) company with acoustics and building material testing services; potential entrant into the accredited NBR 15.575 acoustic testing market where Síntese currently holds the only Centro-Oeste accreditation.

Others

• ProAcústica (Associação Brasileira de Acústica): Industry association in which Síntese partners hold leadership positions; relevant as an ecosystem enabler governing the QualiLab proficiency program and shaping Brazilian acoustic standards.

Direct peers

• Cerami & Associates: Acoustics, vibration, and technology consulting firm providing design and field testing services for buildings, with overlap on building performance and architectural acoustics deliverables.
• Walters-Storyk Design Group (WSDG): Internationally recognized acoustic design and consulting firm for studios, auditoriums, theaters and architectural spaces. Highly comparable on the architectural acoustics design side, with deeper scale and global footprint than Síntese.
• Kirkegaard Associates: Acoustic and audiovisual consulting firm focused on architectural acoustics for performance venues, education, and healthcare. Comparable in service depth and project-type focus to Síntese's architectural acoustics practice.
• Acentech: US-based acoustics, vibration, and audiovisual consulting firm serving architectural, environmental, and industrial clients. Closely matches Síntese's mix of architectural acoustics design and field measurement/testing.
• Acústica São Paulo: Brazilian architectural acoustics consulting firm serving the São Paulo market with a comparable service portfolio (room acoustics, building performance, environmental noise). Closest in product offering and business model to Síntese, but operates in a different geography.
• Pelton Marsh Kinsella: Acoustics and audiovisual design consultancy specializing in architectural acoustics for healthcare, education, and corporate facilities, with field testing capabilities comparable to Síntese's laboratory practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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