Circular Congregational Church Acoustics

Don StrahleDon joined Acoustical Solutions when the business began in 1997. He works with contractors and architects on projects throughout the United States and internationally, including large high-profile projects at the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian. Don is also an avid NASCAR fan and self-proclaimed foodie. 1-800-782-5742 Ext. 0114

Fabric wrapped panels reduce noise in the meeting room of Circular Congregational Church.

The Issue

Acoustical Solutions recently worked with Circular Congregational Church of Charleston, SC to solve an echo and reverberation problem. This was making meetings in this hall unbearable for many members and visitors. The noise reduction solution was to install fabric wrapped wall panels above the windows.

At Circular Congregational Church, acoustic fabric wrapped panels reduce echo in the meeting hall.

The Challenge

Meeting Halls and multi-purpose rooms are extremely important concepts in practice in churches around the world. This hall is being used for large gatherings. To make this hall more satisfying for its members and visitors, Circular Congregational Church contacted Acoustical Solutions. Circular Congregational Church was experiencing high levels of reverberation due to hard, flat, reflective surfaces in its hall. This resulted in low speech intelligibility. The church needed better acoustical performance in the hall. Prior to the installation, conversations were difficult in large gatherings, and most conversations needed to take place in very close proximity.

The echo and noise in the Circular Congregational church meeting hall is greatly reduced by fabric wrapped acoustic panels.

The Solution

To treat the space, AlphaSorb® Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panels were installed above the windows around this room. The panels are manufactured to order in sizes up to 4′ x 10′. This gives us the option to come up with a design that not only solves the sound issues, but also fits the space. The AlphaSorb® Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panels were the perfect product for this space with 50+ colors to choose from, the product being Class 1 Fire rated, and having an absorption rating (NRC .85).

In the Customer’s Own Words

After the project’s completion, Circular Congregational Church had a space that both sounded and looked better. One individual remarked, “It was amazing. People could actually have conversations and understand each other, even in large crowds.”

To learn more about how Acoustical Solutions can solve your noise control problems, use our contact form, call one of our Acoustical Sales Consultants at (800) 782-5742, or visit us on the web at acousticalsolutions.com.

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