When it comes to ceiling materials, wood has always been a popular choice. It’s natural, improves acoustic performance, and looks great. There are a lot of wonderful reasons people choose wood ceilings for both residential and commercial projects. If you’re new
You’ve got a lot of options when it comes to ceilings. From an array of design styles and materials–you’ve got some tough decisions to make. But understanding your options is the first step to making the process easier and ending
We’re in the golden age of restaurants. There are places popping up on every corner that serve up new and amazing sensory experiences every day. Modern restaurant interior design must be as bold and interesting as the food. If you
Ceilings are important parts of interior spaces in both form and function. They are likely the largest surface in the room, along with the floor. Unlike the floor, however, ceilings are generally a bit more plain. No hardwoods and no
If and when people talk about ceilings, it’s often a fairly dull conversation. Popcorn textures, old drop ceilings, and criss-crossing spans of ductwork and pipes aren’t super interesting. It’s the way ceilings have historically been built, and no one thought
Lecture halls may be the one performance venue where the importance of speech intelligibility stands high above that of other types of venues. The speaker isn’t simply telling jokes, singing songs, or acting out scenes. In a lecture hall, the
When we get the chance to see our favorite musicians perform in a concert hall, we know we’re in for a real treat. That’s because concert halls usually sound a whole lot better than large stadiums or smaller venues. Concert
Modern builds and redesigns are ideal opportunities to maximize the quality of a space. Usually, this includes updating HVAC systems or wiring, or even restructuring design to account for safety, accessibility or different uses. What may be left behind in
The ancient Greeks had a knack for tackling acoustics. They constructed dozens of massive, culturally important theater venues in the days before electronic amplification and needed to find ways to impart perfect acoustics into those theaters. Through a mix of design
When we think of quiet spaces, libraries come to most of our minds. They’re places we work and study, and if someone or something becomes too loud or distracting, we can always count on the librarian to get things back