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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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, […]
Case Studies
College Classroom Soundproofing with Custom Acoustic Panels: St. Johns River State College
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Project Overview: Enhancing Learning at St. Johns River State College At St. Johns River State College, acoustic design isn’t an afterthought—it’s a foundational element of classroom performance. As part of a recent renovation, the college partnered with Commercial Acoustics to deploy a soundproofing solution that supports focused learning and clear communication. This project included a […]
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Project Overview: Upgrading a High School Auditorium for Acoustic Clarity The performing arts center at Eastside High School serves as a cornerstone for student theater, band, and community events. But despite its visual appeal, the space was plagued with long reverberation times, muffled speech, and uneven sound distribution. The School District of Alachua County partnered […]
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Project Overview: Preserving History with Modern Sound Control The historic McDonogh 19 Elementary School, now the Tate Etienne & Prevost Center, stands as a powerful symbol of the Civil Rights Movement. Known as the first integrated public school in New Orleans, the building had remained vacant since Hurricane Katrina. Today, a $16 million school renovation—funded […]
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Project Overview: Transforming School Acoustics for Sandy Lane Elementary Sandy Lane Elementary School in Clearwater, FL recently transitioned into a school for the arts, creating new opportunities for students in music, dance, and performance. This transformation included converting the back wing into the Performing Arts Wing for the Conservatory of the Arts, complete with dedicated […]
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Project Overview: Valencia College IT Lab Acoustic Panel Installation Valencia College in Orlando, FL needed a solution for severe echo problems in one of its IT labs. The room featured reflective finishes such as drywall, polished concrete floors, and exposed ceilings—conditions that made conversations difficult. A reverberation test measured RT60 at 1.9 seconds, well above […]
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Project Overview: Echo Reduction for a School Gymnasium St. Paul’s Episcopal School in New Orleans contacted Commercial Acoustics with an urgent problem: excessive echo in their gymnasium. Like many school gyms, the space doubled as both an athletic facility and a performance venue. With a high-profile fundraiser and brass band concert just weeks away, the […]
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Project Overview: University Acoustic Panels at USF The University of South Florida built out a new laboratory and education center on its main campus and brought Commercial Acoustics in to handle the room acoustic treatment. The space was finished with a hard reflective floor and a suspended acoustic ceiling tile grid, and the architect specified […]
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Project Overview: Classroom Soundproofing with Acoustic Membrane Why Schools Need Tight STC and RT60 Targets Schools have stricter acoustic standards than almost any other commercial building type. The reason shows up in the research. Acoustic performance correlates directly with student focus, comprehension, and long-term academic outcomes — and the effect compounds in early-childhood spaces where […]