Project Overview: Ceiling-Mounted Panels at Collierville Elementary Schools The Collierville Schools district in Tennessee set out to improve the sound quality in five elementary gymnasiums across its community. These large-volume spaces were used not only for PE and athletics but also for school assemblies, music programs, and after-school events. Unfortunately, their echo-heavy nature made announcements […]
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Ensuring Speech Privacy in Interrogation Rooms: Miami-Dade Police Department – Fred Taylor HQ
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Jun
Jun
Project Overview: Speech Privacy Enhancements at Miami-Dade Police HQ The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) identified a critical gap in acoustic security at its Fred Taylor Headquarters Complex. Over time, investigators noticed that conversations from one interrogation room were clearly audible in the next—compromising case integrity and allowing for the possibility of suspect collusion. To resolve […]
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Jun
Jun
Understanding Structure-Borne Noise and Its Impact on Design Sound waves aren’t the only things that move through a building. Vibration—the physical motion of energy through solid materials—can travel surprisingly far, creating audible noise, rattling surfaces, and structural fatigue. Unlike airborne sound that moves through open air, vibration passes directly through walls, floors, beams, and columns. […]
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Smart Home Theater Sound Upgraded with a Stretched Fabric Wall: Intelligent Design Showroom
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May
May
Project Overview: Stretched Fabric Walls at Intelligent Design’s Showroom Located in South Florida, Intelligent Design is a leader in custom electronics, with a state-of-the-art showroom that includes a fully operational smart home theater. This immersive space serves as a powerful demonstration room for prospective clients—but its audio quality needed refinement to match the sophistication of […]
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May
May
Project Overview: Noise Control at Prytania Veterinary Hospital Located in Uptown New Orleans, Prytania Veterinary Hospital is a modern, high-traffic animal care facility serving local pet owners with a full suite of veterinary services. With the constant presence of barking dogs, clattering claws, and daily foot traffic, the hospital experienced excessive reverberation and sound transmission […]
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Impact-Resistant Sound Panels for School Gyms: Holton-Arms Girls School in Bethesda, MD
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Apr
Apr
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
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 […]