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Create Lit & Calm
from Architectural Products - March/April 2023
by Buildings & Construction Group
In this lobby, suspended above the receptionist’s console, are Zyl coneshaped pendants that are available in a solid or a pinstripe pattern made of ecofriendly, sound-absorbing PET felt material, which contains up to 50% recycled plastic bottles with an S102 fire rating. The 8-in. and 12-in. diameter models offer three height options and several cord colors. Their lumen output range is 700 lm to 3000 lm, with spot to super wide flood distributions.
Focal Point www.focalpointlights.com
Focal Point Acoustic Solutions are luminaires that offer soundmanaging benefits.
Acoustic Art
In a 2,700-sq.-ft. former auto showroom adapted into Old Town Brewery in Lancaster, Pa, sound control was achieved with a 33-ft.-long × 7-ft.-high mosaic wall pattern above the brewery with Tectum DesignArt hexagons in Polar, the standard color and three custom grey colors. Hexagonal panels in blue/ green were installed in the side and front walls.
Armstrong World Industries www.armstrongceilings.com
Underflooring
Dal-Sound is an acoustical treatment for use under hard surface flooring—ceramic tile, dimension stone, epoxy terrazzo, hardwood floors, etc.—to reduce airborne and impact sound transmission. It is ideal for application in condominiums, schools, hotels, offices, libraries, homes, and hospitals.
DAL-Sound Membrane | noblecompany.com
Overview Of Acoustic Solutions
Here is a quick overview of the acoustic solutions currently making the most noise in the market.
Ceiling Tiles
Hybrid materials employed in ceiling tiles combine soundproofing and acoustical treatment properties in one product. They incorporate a noise barrier on the back to help block sound transmission, as well as improved sound absorption that mitigates echo and reverberation.
Suspended Ceiling Panels and Rafts
Manufacturers are offering a wide selection of ceiling-hung acoustic products, ranging from hanging cloud style panels to slatted acoustic rafts.
Wall Panels
Fabric-wrapped wall panels with fiberglass sound absorbers can deliver high performance at an affordable cost to reduce echo and reverberation. Cellulose panels are cost-effective products to control and deaden noise and reduce airborne sound transmission from surface reflections. Nonfibrous panels are resistant to moisture, impact, fungi, and bacteria and provide high-performance sound blocking and absorption.
Micro-Perforated Panel Absorbers (MPAA)
MPPA or “microperf” are a new class of soundabsorbent panels, made of thin steel, aluminum, wood veneer, vinyl or high-pressure laminate materials. They promise effective wideband sound absorption with many finished solutions that do not look like typical acoustical treatments.
Floor Underlays
Underlayment offers a cost-effective solution which reduces impact and airborne floor noise and can be used with a variety of floor finishes.
Acoustic Screens
Acoustic screens are movable space organizers for open areas in commercial facilities.
Stretched Fabric
Site-fabricated stretched fabric acoustic wall solutions provide sound absorption and can showcase art, graphics, and branding. Highresolution images can be printed on soundpermeable fabrics like fiberglass, recycled cotton, and compressed poly-fill.
Linear Planks
Sound-permeable inserts are located in the reveals between planks or above or behind the planks. Available in solid wood, and wood- or vinyl-veneer products.
