Project Overview: Impact-Resistant Sound Panels at Holton-Arms School Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, Maryland—a prestigious all-girls private institution—recently renovated its athletic center as part of a broader campus improvement initiative. One of the most critical upgrades involved integrating durable, high-performance acoustic treatments to improve sound quality and withstand the daily rigors of school athletics. Commercial Acoustics […]
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Apr
Project Overview: Acoustic Treatment at Sweet Sparkman Architects Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors, a leading design firm in Sarasota, FL, underwent an interior office renovation that included custom acoustic treatment. With multiple open spaces and high-concentration Zoom Rooms, the design team prioritized speech clarity and echo reduction. The solution: stretched fabric wall systems installed in […]
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Mar
Mar
Project Overview: Soundproofing for Georgia State University Lecture Halls As part of its campus modernization initiative, Georgia State University identified the need for improved acoustics in two new lecture halls. These large multipurpose spaces were designed to accommodate lectures, speaking events, and small performances—making speech intelligibility a key design goal. Commercial Acoustics was brought in […]
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Mar
Mar
Project Overview: Modern Acoustic Design at Pfizer’s Tampa Office Pfizer, one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, selected Heights Union East in Tampa, Florida as the location for its new regional office. Spanning four floors and over 100,000 square feet, the space includes a mix of private offices, open areas, conference rooms, and collaboration spaces. […]
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Feb
Feb
Project Overview: Acoustic Wall Panels at Virgin Hotels in New Orleans Virgin Hotels opened its New Orleans location in the heart of the Warehouse District—an area known for its rich architecture and lively event scene. The project aimed to strike a balance between modern aesthetic and acoustic functionality in a multi-use event space known as […]
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Feb
Feb
Project Overview: Professional Sound Panels at Berkeley Preparatory School Berkeley Preparatory School is a nationally recognized independent day school known for its academic rigor and commitment to excellence in the arts. Located just northwest of downtown Tampa, the school recently invested in a full-scale renovation of its campus auditorium—a cornerstone facility used for student performances, […]
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Jan
Project Overview: Sound Masking at Duke Energy Duke Energy’s downtown St. Petersburg headquarters underwent a strategic office renovation targeting three of its most active floors—home to key back-office and financial operations. With over 1,000 employees spread across 14 floors, speech privacy and ambient comfort were critical during this remodel. The existing white noise system—originally installed […]
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Jan
Jan
Why Acoustic Diffusers Matter Acoustic diffusers redirect sound energy in many directions, smoothing reflections that otherwise cause comb filtering, flutter echo, and uneven frequency response. Used with absorption, diffusion helps you hit RT60 targets without creating a “dead” room. In music spaces especially, retaining early lateral energy improves ensemble feel, timbral blend, and audience coverage—benefits […]
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Sep
Project Summary: Four Seasons, Six Ballrooms, One Commercial Acoustics Solution When the newly constructed Four Seasons Hotel in New Orleans prepared to open its doors in 2021, designers knew the acoustics of its event spaces had to match the elegance of its architecture. With multiple ballrooms on-site—each designed to host speeches, banquets, and high-profile events—the […]
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Sep
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Poor Soundproofing Soundproofing isn’t just about more drywall or insulation. Some common mistakes actually make things worse—costing time, money, and performance. Below are ten pitfalls we see most often, plus how architects, contractors, and owners can avoid them. Poor acoustic design shows up everywhere—from multifamily housing to offices and schools. Misusing […]