Child Development Centers do some of the most important work with children. Helping to shape their development in ways that are still being discovered through ongoing research. But when the acoustics prove to be an obstacle to learning, Acoustical Solutions, Inc. can help!
Like most school gymnasiums, Moody Middle School in Richmond, Va. had a noise (reverberation) problem. When the gymnasium was full of students the public address system was inaudible and it was next to impossible to distinguish one conversation from another.
A large church organization in Northern Virginia noticed that the echoes in their multipurpose room, commonly used as a gym, made it a difficult space to be in, much less communicate in.
They contacted Acoustical Solutions, Inc. and Sales Rep Kevin McIver recommended a simple solution, Acoustical Wall Panels.
The University of Minnesota Arboretum is a special place for children to learn about the natural world. The facility offers many activities that help children identify and learn in a fun and hands-on environment. Unfortunately though, when arboretum administrators contacted Acoustical Solutions, Inc. the facility's large open spaces were becoming so noisy that no one could hear clearly.
The Integrity Christian School in Newberg, WV, had a multipurpose room very similar to those found in most churches or schools. However, due to the acoustics in the room, it wasn't suitable for very many purposes.
When the community center was designed, the architects planed for acoustics by adding perforated ceilings in most of the areas to help absorb some sound from echoing back into the facility.
However, the noise levels were greater than anyone had anticipated and the issue with noise control was limiting the usefulness of the community center.