Many architects understand the value that stretched fabric acoustical systems bring to their designs. As both an aesthetic element, with high function acoustical absorption values, the stretched fabric wall helps to achieve two primary objectives on many architectural programs, from class A office to auditorium and assembly spaces. Unlike traditional prefabricated acoustical wall panels, which […]
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Nov
Nov
HPUMC contacted Commercial Acoustics to initially provide acoustic testing for the space. The worship area had 25′ ceilings with standard ACT, and during the remodel, they replaced carpet with LVT floors (common issue with current redesigns). Even with plush seating, the reverb continued to be excessive. When to Use Acoustical Diffusers Hyde Park United Methodist […]
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Oct
Oct
Auditorium & Band Room Acoustics Pearl River High School in Mississippi contracted Commercial Acoustics during its initial construction in August of 2021 to provide to acoustical room components (DIV 09 84) in their performing arts hall, auditorium and a number of their music classrooms. The acoustic components consisted of over 450 2” thick fabric wrapped […]
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Sep
Sep
Radio Station Acoustic Treatment iHeart Media was building out their new radio station in Clearwater FL, on Feather Sound, and had numerous unique acoustical requirements. Commercial Acoustics was contracted to furnish and install the unique stretch fabric systems, as well as the acoustically enhanced ACT systems, including grid and tile. The entire project, over 20,000 […]
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Aug
Aug
Commercial Acoustics was contracted to install acoustic wall panels at The Mary Sue Rich Community Center. The 41,750 square-foot, two-story center, which is located at 1812 NW 21st Avenue in Ocala, serves as a hub for the community, and required acoustic treatment, per the architect’s design. The facility includes designated indoor space for senior, youth, […]
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Jul
Jul
A key element to acoustic treatment in gyms is the use of sound absorbing units on the ceilings. This is particularly effective because it leaves maximum space on the walls for basketball hoops, scoreboards, posters, banners and other decorative elements, and reduces damage by being out of reach of basketballs and other sporting equipment. See […]
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Jun
Jun
The Miami-Dade Police department reached out to Commercial Acoustics to provide soundproofing between interrogation rooms in their office. Numerous instances have occurred over the years when suspects or witnesses had been interviewed, and were able to hear adjacent conversations in the next door over police interview room. This can tarnish the interview, or worse yet, […]
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May
May
Intelligent Design is a full service Custom Electronics company located in South Florida. Their office offers unique showrooms where they can demonstrate products to potential customers. One of the showrooms is a smart home theater, which ended up requiring acoustic treatment. Commercial Acoustics was contracted to install floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall stretched fabric wall around the […]
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May
May
Vet offices, doggie daycares, and puppy grooming services all have one problem in common. All of them need to find economical and effective ways to reduce noise created by pets and their owners. As any canine owner knows, dogs make a lot of noise. And, if you’ve ever been to a vet’s office or doggy […]
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Apr
Apr
A local Architect Office was going through an office renovation, and specified acoustic treatment to be added during the process. Acoustic fabric wall was to be installed in main office area as well as in the two video conference rooms, also called the “Zoom Rooms”. When to Use Stretched Fabric Wall in Office Spaces Stretched […]