Ambient noise levels in some facility types are trending up and becoming a barrier to clear communication between building occupants. A 2005 study conducted by Ilene Busch-Vishniac, PhD, a dean and ...

As population growth, sustainable design, urban planning imperatives and work-at-home trends combine to produce higher residential densities and occupancy hours in cities, residents' concern for ...

From metal mesh panels to concealed-suspension ceilings, here's our roundup of the latest acoustical ceiling and wall products. To improve design flexibility, Armstrong now offers its largest metal ...

The U.S. Department of Commerce reports that Americans are spending more than $150 billion annually to improve their piece of the Great American Dream. Spiffed-up kitchens and baths, extra elbow room ...

This Y-shaped acoustic pendant from Focal Point supplements an existing linear model. It can be specified as an unlit baffle or as a luminaire with an integrated LED. Made of polyester containing 50% ...

GMS Inc. GMS recently announced that it has acquired acoustical and drywall operations of San Antonio, TX-based J.P. Hart Lumber Company, commonly known as Hart Acoustical & Drywall Supply or HADS.