Healthcare Acoustics in New Orleans: Ochsner Medical Center and the Architects on their behalf requested acoustical consultation services for the West Tower expansion facility as part of the Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) program. Commercial Acoustics was contracted to perform a sound study within the Neuro ICU on the 7th floor before it is moved to […]
Author Archives: Acoustics Expert
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Commercial Acoustics provided ceiling-mounted absorption panels at the New Orleans Police department building on Broadway Street. The architect, Concordia, also based in New Orleans, determined that acoustic treatment was needed in the interview rooms to improve the speech quality. Similar to other Police Stations and Sheriff’s Offices, acoustic absorption is a critical tool for architects […]
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For those that have worked in museums, libraries, and other specialty civic projects, you may have noticed the tendency for architects to use 2# MLV, or 2 lb/sf (2 pounds per square foot) Mass Loaded Vinyl. This is an extremely heavy soundproofing membrane that is used to block noise from loud areas, such as mechanical […]
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Commercial Acoustics was contracted to manufacture custom acoustic panels, baffles, and clouds for a School Performance Theater in Clearwater, Florida. The school theater was being renovated to provide a state-of-the-art performance capability as well as aesthetic acoustical finishes to match the high-level finishes in the space. Theater Acoustics Theaters are unique due to the wide […]
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New Sound-Blocking Technology sets Commercial Soundproofing Firm Apart Orlando, FL – Commercial Acoustics, has been awarded the Innovation Challenge for developing a disruptive technology for soundproofing in the apartment and multifamily industry. Over the past six years, the Tampa-based firm has been working with an automotive manufacturer to find recycled polymer-additive composites that can be used […]
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Commercial Acoustics was named as a finalist for 2018 NMHC OPTECH Innovation Challenge. The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) is an organization dedicated to improving tenant experiences in apartment and other multifamily living. The council has identified noise complaints and related issues as one of their top challenges to meeting tenant demands, and sought out […]
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Commercial Acoustics was contracted by Amgen Pharmaceuticals to review the modular partition layout and design of their new corporate offices in Washington, DC and Tampa, FL. While care had been taken to select suitable, STC-rated walls and a Sound Masking system had been installed and implemented, significant noise complaints were immediately evident after the TI […]
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Minimize Hotel Noise Complaints by Using New Soundproofing Methods There are all types of noise intrusions in hotels – from other guests to nearby roadways and airport noise. However, one noise is persistent above all others in hotels – HVAC noise! Often times the air conditioners are directly in the room, and cycled compressors or […]
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Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana needed an acoustic treatment for a noisy presentation room. The room hosted a number of healthcare workers that often use telecom and speaker technology in order to collaborate with other offices. The excessive reverberation in the space, due to low-pile carpet and otherwise hard surfaces, resulted in difficulty hearing […]
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Noise is a critical component on sleep quality. Unlike other sensory perception, such as sight, there are no protective coverings over the ears. While eyelids close to limit perceived light, the ear canals remain open and unchanged throughout the night. That means the only difference between perception of sound between the day and night is […]