Summary
Adrian L. Lu is a licensed mechanical and acoustical engineer with over a decade of experience delivering acoustic design and noise/vibration mitigation on 300+ real estate development projects across the United States. As an Associate at Charles M. Salter Associates he advises architects, developers, and contractors on complex residential, commercial, healthcare, and lab projects, managing budgets from small consults to programs exceeding $100M. He also co-founded a multifamily real estate development partnership and acts as owner’s representative on single-family projects, blending technical consulting with hands-on project management and permitting. Adrian’s work spans code and standards compliance (ANSI, ASTM, ASHRAE), construction administration, and field measurement campaigns, and he mentors junior engineers to scale team capabilities. A San Francisco–based professional with an MSc in Audio Acoustics and a background in energy research and modular construction, he brings a rare mix of acoustical rigor and practical development experience. Notably, he has led noise studies for diesel generators and substations—an often overlooked but critical niche in urban developments.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Architectural Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BSc) Architectural Engineering at Drexel University
Master of Science (MSc) Audio Acoustics, Master of Science (MSc) Audio Acoustics at The University of Salford
ITIM Ingeniería Técnica Industrial Especialidad en Mecánica, ITIM Ingeniería Técnica Industrial Especialidad en Mecánica at Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Spanish