Project Overview: Acoustic Design in Education The St. Stephen’s STEAM Center was developed to support 21st-century learning through interactive labs, collaborative zones, and state-of-the-art AV systems. But as the design evolved, it became clear that modern technology and open layouts introduced significant acoustic risk. Our role was to implement a layered, performance-based acoustic design strategy […]
Category Archives: Case Studies
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Project Overview: Precision Acoustics for a Sophisticated Office Build-Out Commercial Acoustics partnered with RM Construction Management to support the acoustic design phase of Biohaven Pharmaceuticals’ new office at One Flagler, a landmark commercial tower in West Palm Beach. The project transformed over 7,000 square feet of space into a modern office environment featuring executive offices, […]
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Project Overview: Acoustic Upgrades in a Courthouse Renovation As part of a comprehensive third-floor renovation, the Osceola County Courthouse—originally built in 1889—needed more than just cosmetic updates. With daily legal proceedings requiring focus, clarity, and discretion, courtroom acoustics had become a growing concern. The existing space suffered from excessive reverberation, poor speech intelligibility, and disruptive […]
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Project Overview: Sound Control Strategy for a Premier Hotel Venue Pier Sixty-Six Hotel is a well-known luxury destination on the waterfront of Fort Lauderdale, offering a marina, fine dining, and high-end event spaces. As part of a high-profile renovation, the hotel prioritized acoustic performance in its most prestigious gathering spaces: the grand ballrooms and their […]
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Project Overview: PET Felt Acoustic Wall Panels at Arthrex Arthrex, a leader in medical device manufacturing, needed a sound control solution for their Naples, FL headquarters that would match the sophistication of their brand. Their space included open areas, high ceilings, and hard surfaces—an environment prone to echo and poor speech clarity. Rather than compromise […]
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Project Overview: Acoustic Modernization in a Historic Military Facility Brant Hall is a key facility within Fort Gordon, one of the largest U.S. Army installations in the world and home to the Army Signal Corps and Cyber Command. Originally constructed in 1941, Brant Hall has supported a wide range of military operations and training programs […]
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Project Overview: Acoustic Upgrades During Theater Renovation As part of a larger effort to renovate the performance venues at the Orange County Convention Center, Commercial Acoustics completed a full-scale acoustic upgrade at Chapin Theater. The focus of this project was improving sound quality across the venue by installing over 10,000 square feet of acoustic wall […]
Case Studies
Soundproofing Walls for Healthcare Facilities: Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska
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Project Overview: Wall Soundproofing for Remote Tribal Healthcare Serving over 50 rural communities in Western Alaska, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) operates one of the most remote healthcare facilities in the U.S. When Davis Constructors took on a major expansion at YKHC, they faced a significant challenge—meeting high sound transmission class (STC) ratings within a cost-effective […]
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Project Overview: Acoustic Enhancements for a Large-Scale Sanctuary Lakes Church recently underwent a major campus-wide renovation to modernize its facilities and improve acoustic performance in its primary worship spaces. As part of this transformation, the team at Commercial Acoustics was brought in to solve a persistent issue common in sanctuaries and multipurpose religious spaces—excessive reverberation. […]
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Project Overview: Acoustic Treatment at a Navy Engineering Hub NAVFAC, the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, oversees a massive network of critical infrastructure for the Navy and Marine Corps. From office buildings and airfields to command centers and training facilities, NAVFAC plays a central role in ensuring these spaces remain functional, efficient, and comfortable. When […]