Mr. Salter has practiced acoustical engineering for over 50 years. With educational backgrounds in architecture, planning, engineering, and business, he has conducted a wide range of consulting in the areas of architectural acoustics, noise control engineering, and environmental noise impact. He has had project responsibility for various facility types including schools, recreation centers, offices, theaters, residences, hospitals, and civic buildings.
Honors include the Presidential Commendation from the American Institute of Architects, San Francisco Chapter in 2020, honoring him for exemplifying engaged membership. His passion for the AIASF new headquarters and his ability to engage with the broader design and construction community for the benefit of the project was noted as extraordinary. He was named Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America in 2006 for contributions to the teaching of architectural acoustics and to its practical applications. In 1998, he received the Allied Professions Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects, California Council in recognition of his dedication and contributions to the advancement of architectural practice. His work as an acoustical consultant, author, and educator helped bridge disciplines and increase awareness of acoustical considerations in architectural design.
He has served as a Continuing Lecturer at the UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design from 1973 to the present.
His publications include “Community Noise, Urbanization, and Global Health: Problems and Solutions” in Innovating for Healthy Urbanization, edited by Roy Ahn, Thomas F. Burke, and Anita M. McGahan (Springer New York, 2015), and he is coauthor of Acoustics: Architecture, Engineering, the Environment (William Stout Publisher, 1998).