With companies like Room.com, and others joining the marketplace, office designers and managers have to weigh the pros and cons of adding soundproof phone booths to the office. Advertised as a way to improve speech privacy in an open office setting, the booths provide a secluded environment centrally located for employees to take quick phone […]
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Nov
Nov
Luv Child, in South Tampa, is a retrofit of the previous nightclub on the busy South Howard Street. During the renovation, new ownership recognized that the same noisy, reverberant space that worked for a nightclub was not suitable for a more intimate restaurant setting. The Ciccio group, for which Commercial Acoustics has provided acoustic treatments […]
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Oct
Oct
In healthcare, minimizing the level of noise as much as possible so that patients can rest and heal in comfort is an ongoing challenge. As part of an AHCA review of a recently completed wing of a large medical facility, Commercial Acoustics was hired to perform field testing of various wall partitions to provide the […]
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Sep
Sep
Sound Masking systems are best used in open areas where distracting noises can make it difficult to focus or relax. This is commonplace in open offices and bullpens, as well as call centers and libraries. Sound masking provides speech privacy in the space, so that employees can focus in the office without annoying and distracting […]
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Sep
Sep
A common question we get everyday is where to place the acoustic panels once you’ve purchased them. Whether you have acoustic ceiling clouds, art-wrapped acoustic treatment, or standard fabric-wrapped acoustic panels, by spacing and installing them properly, you can greatly improve the efficiency and aesthetics of your space. Acoustic Panel Placement Guidelines Our trained and […]
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Sep
Sep
Commercial Acoustics was contacted to help with a lobby reverberation issue in Jacksonville, Florida. While the firm is headquartered in Tampa, they also operate out of their field office in Riverside. Acoustic issues in Office Lobby spaces are commonplace. Lobbies are often tiled or finished with hardwood floors to allow for significant foot traffic with […]
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Sep
Sep
For the amount of money that goes into the wedding industry annually, its a wonder that so little goes to acoustically treat venues. At an event where speeches are so central, it’s frustrating when guests cannot hear the Best Man’s or Maid of Honor’s speech, or other words of support and wisdom from friends and […]
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Aug
Aug
The Taoist Tai Chi Society is a volunteer organization headquartered in Dunedin, FL. After building a new large fitness studio, they noticed how much echo they were experiencing with even the slightest sounds. If you’ve ever done Tai Chi or know what it is, then you know that it’s supposed to be a peaceful and […]
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Aug
Aug
New Salem Missionary Baptist Church came to Commercial Acoustics because they had poor acoustics in their worship area. For years, the congregation enjoyed gathering in the space, but echo and reverberation continued to be an issue. The church initially tried to build and install their own acoustic panels, with limited success. The church and pastor […]
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Jul
Jul
Courtrooms are critical civic locations that allow our society to operate. Courtrooms rely on communication, and without it, court cases and proceedings may not run smoothly or effectively. By knowing when and how to apply various acoustic treatments to courthouses, you can allow clear and comfortable speech and promote stronger communication. It’s important to have […]