Rosa Lin

Acoustic Strategy Consultant | Principal

About

International architectural curator & acoustics designer with expertise in Quiet Living and Acoustical Quality for over 300 international projects (including several AIA Award winners). Created immersive sound environments and contributed to the acoustical design of key learning, playing, worship, healing, hospitality, and cultural places across the globe, many with Arup & RWDI.Led acoustical and sustainable architecture research projects at BCIT.Supporting next generation architects and designers with keen acoustical sensibilities to create quiet, functional spaces.Personally-witnessed the rise and fall of Silicon Valley's myriad tech giants through the 2000 decade immediately after graduating Architecture & Urban Planning at U.C. Berkeley (and continuing to watch the evolution with curiosity.)Launched startups in Taipei navigating magical, complex & cutthroat business environments.Multi-national and fluent bilingual.Published translator.Adorer of giant trees.Lover of swimming at Kits Pool and Vancouver Aquatic Centre. International curator and explorer of oceanside/iconic pools and pool architecture.

Country

Canada

City

Vancouver

Industry

Architecture & Planning

Skill

Acoustical, Noise Control, Acoustical Engineering, Noise Reduction, Sound Design, Strategy · Sustainable Design · Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Management, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, Project Planning, Leadership, Web Design, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Sustainability

Experience

Acoustic Strategy Consultant | Principal

AcousticSpace.ca

2023-6 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Lecturer, Acoustics - School of Construction & the Environment

British Columbia Institute of Technology

2022-9 - 2025-8 · 3 yrs

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Board Advisor, WELL Sound Concept Advisory Board

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

2021-1 - 2023-9 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Global

Providing expert advice in the development of WELL Acoustics Concept standards authored by Well Concept leads.

Senior Acoustician (Senior Scientist/Engineer in Noise, Acoustics & Vibration)

RWDI

2019-2 - 2023-5 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Vancouver BC, Canada & Sydney NSW, Australia

Acoustics consultant for the built environment with expertise in: - building acoustics/architectural acoustics - code vs. best practice & localized construction: Canada, US, Australia, China, Saudi (KSA) and more - campus development/institution/higher education - hospitals - mass timber construction/CLT - entertainment/hospitality/fitness - new building code (Australia): NCC 2022 - new building code (Canada): NBCC 2015 OB 2020 ABC 2019 BCBC 2018 - new acoustics code (China) GB 50118 etc. - acoustic design for unique spaces: government and institutions, hospitals, correction, education, special purpose, performance, recording and media production, multi-purpose, research, master planning, luxury multi-family residential, mixed use, commercial, etc. - mechanical noise control (interior and environmental)

Acoustics Consultant

Arup

2016-11 - 2019-1 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Chicago, Illinois

Provide a full range of acoustics design, guidance, and noise control consulting services with Arup's North America Team (Chicago, SF, Seattle, LA, NY, and DC) to optimize the acoustic performance of new and existing building projects including renown museums, airports, research institutes, hotels, corporate clients for commercial office buildings, schools, media production studio spaces, entertainment and hospitality, institutional complexes, and other innovative buildings and unique spaces.

Principal

OMNI Acoustical Collaborative Inc

2015-6 - 2016-11 · 1 yr 6 mos

Vancouver, BC

Science-based noise and acoustic solutions for homes, offices and meeting rooms, restaurants, classrooms, studios, performance halls and other spaces. Maximize environmental health, optimize space usage and real estate value of properties. Custom design architectural and interior components to improve sound clarity, optimize communication and minimize noise, while maintaining high aesthetic value. R&D in acoustical science, measurement, test standards, products and instrumentation.

Guest Lecturer (Acoustics)

British Columbia Institute of Technology

2015-2 - 2016-11 · 1 yr 10 mos

Guest lecturer for acoustic laboratory, facilities, and instrumentation, and advanced use of MS Excel in construction, engineering and design fields.

Research Analyst (Acoustics and Architectural Ecology)

British Columbia Institute of Technology

2014-11 - 2016-11 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Burnaby, BC

Support funding for and advance technological developments, research, education, and graduate degree program at BCIT related to sustainable building design and construction practices, architectural acoustics, living architecture and building science.

Graduate Research in Building Science, Acoustics, and Architectural Ecology

British Columbia Institute of Technology

2012-8 - 2014-10 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Burnaby, B.C.

Applied science research in building science (building physics/engineering) technologies: standardized testing, measurements & instrumentation experimentation architectural acoustics envelope engineering materials engineering green facades technologies (green roofs, living walls, vegetated enclosures) indoor environmental quality (air, thermal comfort, sound, and lighting) sustainability forensic engineering (durability, retrofits and serviceability) energy efficiency and sustainability

Translator & Interpreter - Mandarin Chinese <> English

Translator Interpreter

2004-3 - 2016-6 · 12 yrs 4 mos

Nonfiction books, religion & philosophy Legal (corporate, commercial, IP, securities litigation) Medical, biochemistry Engineering, technology, energy, construction Financial, business Administrative/official and government documents (Northern California District Circuits, Ontario City of Peel, ICBC) Fine-arts/humanities (Christie's International Auctions) Religions/Christian/Philosophical/Scientific text, books, journal articles, lectures and sermons http://translatingchrist.com Interpreter (Simultaneous and consecutive) in education, religious and seminar settings Business interpreter & liaison of Chinese & North American businesses.

Consultant (Real Estate Development, Architecture & Construction)

Independent Consultant

2011-6 - 2012-8 · 1 yr 3 mos

Vancouver, BC

Design, consultation, zoning/community planning strategies and research services for builders and developers re: single and multi-family buildings and communities.

Principal, Research & Development, Founder

SkinGeek.com

2002-4 - 2011-12 · 9 yrs 9 mos

Berkeley-San Francisco/Taipei

Skin Care & Cosmeceuticals Technology, ingredients and formulations development. Global trade and international sourcing investigations. Import/export, market research, technical research, design and development of practical, effective, safe, and sustainable skin care therapies.

Education

University of California, Berkeley

Architecture, Urban Planning, Law, Civil Engineering

1996 - 1999 · 3 yrs

Architecture Major with Minor in Urban & Regional Planning; significant coursework in civil engineering and law (intellectual property, business, corporate, and real estate)