Project Overview: Sound-Optimized Design for a Modern Office Environment MicroLumen, a global manufacturer of medical tubing, recently expanded its Florida headquarters with a new Class A office addition—designed to blend aesthetic sophistication with functional acoustic control. To meet the acoustic needs of the open layout, Commercial Acoustics installed over 20,000 square feet of high-end PET-based […]
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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 […]
Case Studies
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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Project Overview: Transforming a Library into a Quieter, More Versatile Public Space As part of a broader library renovation effort, Conyers-Rockdale Library partnered with Commercial Acoustics to bring acoustic balance to some of the most active spaces in the facility. Libraries today are more than quiet reading rooms—they are dynamic hubs for classes, community meetings, […]
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Nov
Nov
Project Overview: Theater Acoustics for a School Performance Space Why Theater Acoustics Are Different from Other Performance Spaces Theaters live in a much wider RT60 range than most rooms. A restaurant lands between 0.7 and 1.1 seconds depending on whether the operator wants intimate or lively. A theater can run anywhere from 0.8 to 1.6 […]
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Multi-Zone Office Soundproofing: Machine Shop, Open Office, & Auditorium in One Buildout
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Sep
Sep
Project Overview: Multi-Zone Office Soundproofing Why Warehouse-to-Office Conversions Stack Acoustic Problems Warehouses are built for the opposite acoustic profile than offices. Tall ceilings, exposed structure, polished concrete floors, minimal interior walls, and zero soft material on any surface. Every one of those attributes reflects sound rather than absorbing it. The volume that makes a warehouse […]
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Jun
Project Overview: Tampa Open Office Sound Panel Install Why Open Offices Need Sound Panels for Conference Calls Open offices used to be measured by speech privacy and noise distraction between desks. Hybrid work changed the test. The new failure mode is the conference call. When a remote participant joins a meeting and hears every keyboard, […]
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Project Overview: Restaurant Acoustic Art Panel Install The Tropical Smoothie Cafe location had the same acoustic problem most quick-service restaurants run into within a year of opening. Hard tile floors, painted drywall, and a metal-and-glass storefront left the dining room with nowhere for sound to settle. During lunch peak, the room turned into a wash […]
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Jun
Jun
Project Overview: Cafeteria Soundproofing Why School Cafeterias Have Severe Acoustic Problems School cafeterias are designed for cleanability first. Tile floors, sealed walls, hard ceilings, stainless serving lines, and minimal soft material on any surface make a cafeteria the easiest building type to mop and the hardest to control acoustically. Every one of those finish choices […]
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