Project Overview: Courtroom Acoustics Upgrade at 25th District Courthouse The 25th District Courthouse in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, faced a persistent challenge with courtroom acoustics. Judges, attorneys, and stenographers struggled to hear proceedings clearly due to excessive reverberation. This was more than an annoyance—it interfered with efficient hearings and accurate record keeping. Commercial Acoustics was engaged […]
Case Studies
Clubhouse Noise Reduction Using a Fabric Wall: Del Webb Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton, FL
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Jul
Project Overview: Acoustic Upgrade for a 55+ Community’s Clubhouse Del Webb Lakewood Ranch is a vibrant 55+ community in Florida, known for its amenities and active lifestyle. At the heart of the neighborhood is a 21,000-square-foot clubhouse, where residents gather for events, games, and dining. The on-site restaurant had been experiencing excessive echo during busy […]
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May
May
Project Overview: Calvary Chapel Fellowship Church Acoustics Upgrade Calvary Chapel Fellowship Church, after more than three decades in its existing worship space, began a significant remodel to refresh the sanctuary and improve the sound environment. The church introduced new musical instruments, an upgraded sound system, and fresh aesthetic touches. However, these enhancements also amplified a […]
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Feb
Feb
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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Feb
Feb
Project Overview: Ebenezer India Pentecostal Church Acoustics Upgrade Ebenezer India Pentecostal Church in Lakeland, FL identified the need for better speech intelligibility in both the fellowship hall & sanctuary. Like many multi-use church spaces, the hall hosted congregational gatherings, community events, & amplified presentations, but hard finishes caused long reverberation times & poor clarity. Commercial […]
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Feb
Feb
Project Overview: TrueCore Behavioral Solutions Acoustic Panel Installation TrueCore Behavioral Solutions, operating multiple facilities across Florida, identified a recurring issue in their detention halls: excessive reverberation that amplified noise and contributed to disruptive behavior. With reflective surfaces such as vinyl composition tile flooring, gypsum walls, and metal doors, these spaces experienced high RT60 values, resulting […]
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Jan
Jan
Project Overview: Olivia Italian Restaurant Acoustic Ceiling Cloud Installation Olivia Italian, a modern American-Italian restaurant in South Tampa, quickly became a local favorite after its 2019 opening. While the food and design drew praise, the acoustics did not. Reflective surfaces and open ceilings created excessive echo, making conversations difficult for diners. Commercial Acoustics was brought […]
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Jan
Jan
Project Overview: ZooTampa Sponsor Room Art Wrapped Panels ZooTampa at Lowry Park needed to transform its sponsor room into a welcoming space where donors could gather before events and enjoy presentations without distraction. The original finishes—drywall and tile—created excessive echo that undermined speech intelligibility. Commercial Acoustics designed, fabricated, and installed wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted art wrapped […]
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Dec
Dec
Project Overview: Acoustic Treatment for a Modern Bar & Lounge LaLa’s Sangria Bar & Lounge features exposed HVAC, concrete ceiling & floor, and bold, pop-color furniture—great for aesthetics, tough on acoustics. Reflective surfaces amplify crowd noise and cocktail-hour chatter, which can raise reverberation times and make ordering at the bar difficult. Commercial Acoustics designed a […]
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Dec
Dec
Project Overview: Gulf Coast Bank Fabric Wall Installation Gulf Coast Bank required an acoustic solution that would improve speech clarity in newly renovated office areas. The remodel introduced hard surfaces that amplified echo, creating challenges for both staff communication and client privacy. The design team understood that simply reducing noise would not be enough; the […]