James Merrill has been a leading acoustics expert for over 40 years, specializing in environments that demand precise acoustic performance. James’ work focuses on optimizing speech intelligibility, audio system clarity, acoustic privacy, and background sound levels, particularly in spaces where function and comfort are equally critical.
As SM&W’s Global Acoustics Discipline Leader, James ensures technical excellence and mentoring teams worldwide. He has led numerous projects as both project manager and principal acoustical designer, with deep expertise in noise and vibration control, as well as complex isolation construction where floors, walls, and ceilings are decoupled from the base building structure. His leadership and technical insight have made him a trusted authority in delivering high-performance acoustic solutions across a wide range of building types and industries.
