We were approached by the designer and owner of a new restaurant in Charleston, SC about making a solution to hang artwork made into acoustical panels from the ceiling. They had all the artwork and frames picked out that they wanted to use. We took all of the material and ideas, and gave them an
RPG is the industry leader in acoustical research and product development. The most recent eFFUSOR newsletter highlights the use of Clearsorber which is a fiber free sound absorber that allows daylighting to pass into the space as well as Topakustik which is an acoustically absorptive wood finish. RPG has solutions for any acoustical issue that
There are many factors that go into classifying the Type of Construction for a building, including the use of the building, the structural materials used, the number of stories, and the area per floor. Table 503 of the International Building Code is used by the designer in this process. Different Types of Construction require different
There is often much confusion over the NRC, STC, and CAC of certain products and assemblies as they relate to acoustical properties. NRC stands for Noise Reduction Coefficient and is used to measure the amount of absorption inside a space. STC stands for Sound Transmission Class and is used to measure the amount of sound that is passing between
It goes without saying, but the production aspect of construction can frequently be the most stressful portion of building. The impacts of repairs, re-work, and poor craftsmanship quality can hurt the project schedule and overall costs while applying unwanted strain on work relationships. With that noted, many construction professionals and educators have expressed a concern
