Controlling Ambient Noise Levels in the Foodcourt at the Ronald Reagan Building
Released on = January 3, 2007, 7:47 am
Press Release Author = David Ingersoll
Industry = Construction
Press Release Summary = The Ronald Reagan Building was constructed on the last available space in the Federal Triangle area of Washington D.C. The food court in this building was designed by the GSA architect with a high dome ceiling surrounded by a flat ceiling surface with vaulted sky- lights.
Press Release Body = The Ronald Reagan Building was constructed on the last available space in the Federal Triangle area of Washington D.C. The food court in this building was designed by the GSA architect with a high dome ceiling surrounded by a flat ceiling surface with vaulted sky- lights.The Ronald Reagan Building was constructed on the last available space in the Federal Triangle area of Washington D.C. The food court in this building was designed by the GSA architect with a high dome ceiling surrounded by a flat ceiling surface with vaulted sky-lights. The architect realized that this unique design, which includes hard reflective surfaces all around, coupled with the parabolic affect of the dome, would create an undesirable acoustical environment. He was concerned with the ambient noise level and reverberation levels within the dining facility would be excessive.A layout was designed and Acoustical Solutions, Inc. was called onto the job site. The first acoustical treatment that was installed was a series of AlphaSorbT Fabric Wrapped Hanging Baffles; these were installed in a radius pattern around the center of the dome. From there other AlphaSorbT Fabric Wrapped Acoustical Wall Panels were flush mounted to the ceilings with Z Clips around the perimeter of the room. The GSA architect's goal for both an aesthetically and acoustically pleasing dining facility was reached and today this is one of the busiest food courts in all of Washington D.C. The early planning by the architect along with the quality products and professional installation offered by Acoustical Solutions, Inc., continues to provide an environment that is both acoustically comfortable and pleasing to the eye.
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