Thermoformed plastic ceiling assemblies offer new opportunities for design without compromising life safety. One particular application bears special mention: drop-out ceiling panels that can be installed beneath fire sprinklers.
Tag: Ceilings
For Your Ears Only: Sound advice on speech privacy
(07/04/2014)
The term ‘speech privacy’ refers to how well a conversation is overheard and understood by an unintended listener. The need to prevent sound from intruding into adjacent spaces in both closed and open-plan settings...
Metal’s winning ceilings
(07/01/2012)
Metal ceiling systems are gaining popularity in commercial ceiling markets because they not only conceal, but also attract attention with dramatic designs and decorative flourishes. The systems meet rigorous performance requirements for acoustics, wind...
Walls, ceilings, and indoor air quality
(09/01/2011)
By its very nature, indoor air quality (IAQ) is fragile and fickle—easily disturbed by the most minute of changes to the built environment, whether during construction or occupancy. In fact, even the seemingly innocuous...
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