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Effects of acoustical ceiling panel type: Vertical sound isolation

Construction Specifier

For nonresidential buildings with concrete structural floors and suspended acoustic panel ceilings, the information and test data are limited. Most acoustic standards, guidelines, and rating systems have minimum noise isolation requirements between enclosed rooms. earn a minimum ceiling attenuation class (CAC) rating of 35.

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Maximizing Efficiency and Aesthetics: The Role of Materials in Commercial Building Design

Construction Marketing

ACM Panel Systems: Sleek Sophistication Meets Durability Aluminum composite material (ACM) panel systems have become increasingly popular in commercial building design due to their combination of sleek aesthetics and exceptional durability. ACM panels are also fire-resistant, making them a safe choice for commercial buildings.

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Acoustic panels reduce excessive barking noise in dog shelters keeping animals calmer

Construction Specifier

Eckel Eckoustic Functional Panels (EFPs), with their combination of superb sound absorption, simple installation, rugged construction, and easy cleanability are the preferred choice of one architectural firm designing many animal shelters. In that time, they’ve specified some 20 kennels with Eckel panels. m (10 ft) x 762 mm (30 in.)—to

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How Heartland Acoustics and Interiors empowers its workforce through safety and development program

Construction Today

Colorado-based niche specialty contractor Heartland Acoustics and Interiors Ltd (Heartland) leads the industry with services including suspended acoustical, metal, wood, and security ceilings, wall panels, and stretch wall systems, as well as specialty interiors.

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Sound of silence: Specifying the four roles of acoustic ceilings

Construction Specifier

By Gary Madaras Suspended acoustic ceilings are mainstream inside many types of buildings and can serve four main sound-related roles. Lastly, suspended acoustic ceilings can be the only noise attenuation device between mechanical units in the plenum and occupants in the rooms below (D in Figure 1). Illustrations courtesy Rockfon.

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Specifying acoustic ceilings and HVAC equipment

Construction Specifier

1 A suspended acoustic ceiling is typically the only element between the noise-generating devices in the plenum and the people in the room below. It is always best acoustically, to locate noisy mechanical equipment away from sound sensitive rooms in which occupants need to concentrate, communicate, or relax. Photos courtesy Rockfon.

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Remodel Your Commercial Office to Be More Modern

Wolgast Corporation

When I did an online image search for “modern office design”, I saw neutral color schemes of black, grey, white, or brown with a pop of accent color, minimalism, ergonomic furniture, biophilic décor, textured walls, glass dividers, natural light, and acoustic ceiling systems.