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Preserve an industrial visual with acoustic solutions attached or applied directly to structure, or create a design statement that puts acoustical materials front and center.

We've got the broadest portfolio of ceiling and wall options to get the look you want and control noise, so you can achieve the best of both worlds – for optimized performance in the workplace, in educational facilities, and hospitality experiences – the right aesthetics and acoustics for your space.

SoundScapes® Blades™ vertical panels Forcepoint Emerald Conference Room, Austin, TX; Gensler

6 16 28 42DIRECT-TO-STRUCTURE Ceiling & Wall PanelsInvisAcoustics™ Basics Tectum® Direct-Attach Tectum® Finale Lyra® Direct-Apply Soundsoak® Panels SoundScapes® Shapes MetalWorks™ Wall Panels WoodWorks® Wall Panels Capz™ Panels

ACOUSTICS INFORMATIONCoverage Recommendations Acoustical Terms Design Comparisons

CLOUDS & CANOPIESSoundScapes® Shapes SoundScapes® Canopies Tectum® Shapes & Clouds Formations™ Clouds Formations™ for DESIGNFlex™ Clouds MetalWorks™ Canopies WoodWorks® Canopies Serpentina® Waves

BLADES™ & BAFFLESSoundScapes® Blades™ MetalWorks™ Blades™ Tectum® Blades™ Tectum Baffles Soundsoak® Baffles

EXPOSED STRUCTURE Acoustical Solutions

SOUNDSCAPES® Shapes Pgs. 18-20

FORMATIONS™ Clouds & DESIGNFlex™ for FORMATIONS™ Pgs. 22-23

SERPENTINA® Waves Pgs. 26-27

CLOUDS

TECTUM® Shapes & CloudsPg. 21

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SOUNDSCAPES® Canopies Pgs. 18-19

CANOPIES

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METALWORKS™ Canopies Pg. 24

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BLADES™ & BAFFLES

TECTUM® Blades™ & Baffles Pgs. 12-13

SOUNDSCAPES® Blades™ Pgs. 8-9

SOUNDSOAK® Baffles Pgs. 14-15

LYRA® PB Direct-Apply Pg. 35

SOUNDSCAPES® Shapes Pg. 37

OPTIMA® Capz™ Panels Pgs. 40-41

WOODWORKS® Wall PanelsPg. 39

DIRECT-TO-STRUCTURE Ceiling & Wall Panels

TECTUM® Direct-Attach Pgs. 32-33

TECTUM® Finale Pg. 34

InvisAcoustics™ Panels Pgs. 30-31

SOUNDSOAK® Panels Pg. 36

METALWORKS™ Capz™ Panels Pgs. 40-41

METALWORKS™ Wall Panels Pg. 38

EXPOSED STRUCTURE

ACOUSTICAL SOLUTIONS

AT-A-GLANCE

HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL ACOUSTICAL TREATMENTS?

LIFT HERE

ACOUSTICS & AESTHETICS Get the right acoustics for your next exposed structure project with a custom Reverberation Report. It will help you compare acoustical solutions and provide coverage recommendations to meet your project needs. armstrongceilings.com/reverbrequest

And for unique, one-of-a-kind ideas, contact the YOU INSPIRE™ Solutions Center. We'll help you bring your ideas to life! [email protected] 1 800 988 2685

helping to bring your one-of-a-kind ideas to lifehelping to bring your one-of-a-kind ideas to life

Custom MetalWorks™ Baffle Santa Anita Mall, Arcadia, CA

You Inspire™ Solutions Center

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DECK COVERAGE / NOISE REDUCTION Reverberation Time (RT)

1,000 ft2 (25' x 40') Exposed Structure (15' to metal deck), drywall with 20% window coverage, commercial carpet GO

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# of 22 x 46 x 2" SOUNDSCAPES® Blades™ 20 40 86

% of Deck Coverage 1% 3% 6% * Long RTs (≤ 1.4 sec) = for lively acoustic environments (auditoriums/hospitality) ** Short RTs (< 1 sec) = high-quality speech intelligibility (classrooms/open plan spaces)

25'25'

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Visible Exposed Structure

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# of 48" x 48" SOUNDSCAPES® Shapes 12 24 49


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# of 24" x 48" LYRA® PB Direct-Apply Panels 30 59 125



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It’s up to you. They all absorb noise effectively.

Hidden Within The Structure Covers More Visual Space Provides A More Open Visual

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Baffles & Blades™ Vertical Elements

ALL ABOUT THE LINESStraight or wavy, parallel or intersecting, monochromatic or multi-colored – these vertical elements control noise with panache.

SoundScapes® Blades™ vertical panels Wacom at Pearl West, Portland, OR; SRM Architecture, Portland, OR

MetalWorks™ Blades – Classics™ in Effects™ Finish; All Saints Episcopal School, Fort Worth, TX; Overland Architects

SoundScapes® Blades™ vertical panels Microsoft Office, Chevy Chase, MD; SmithGroupJJR, Washington DC

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SoundScapes® Blades™ vertical panels in wavelengths

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- Flexible installation from the deck, ceiling, drywall, suspension system, or on a wall

- Excellent sound absorption – 1.38 Sabins/ft2 or 64% more sound absorption than an NRC 0.90 continuous ceiling

- Over 20 standard sizes with custom shape and color options available

- Seismic-tested

Attachment to Suspension System

Individual Suspension Using

Hanging Kit

SOUNDSCAPES® BLADES™ NOISE REDUCTION

1,000 ft2 Exposed Structure (15' to metal deck), drywall with 20% window coverage, commercial carpet

Reverberation Time (RT)

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# of 22 x 46 x 2" Blades™ 20 40 86

% of Deck Coverage 1% 3% 6%

* Long RTs (≤ 1.4 sec) = for lively acoustic environments (auditoriums/hospitality)

** Short RTs (< 1 sec) = high-quality speech intelligibility (classrooms/open plan spaces)

SOUNDSCAPES® Blades™ ALL ABOUT THE SPACEReduce noise with new layout designs, coupled with size, shape, and color to allow for a unique look for any space.

SoundScapes® Blades™ wall application Armstrong Campus, Lancaster, PA

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Create a look that visually tells your story. Durable and flexible.

METALWORKS™ Blades™ ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY

MetalWorks™ Blades – Classics™ in Effects™ Finish Cuesta College, Casa Robles, CA; PMSM Architects

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- Join or cut panels for creative design layouts and easy installation

- Six standard Wood Look Effects™ finishes- Panel spacing is variable for a variety of

design and acoustical needs- Custom blade heights and widths to

meet your design needs

MetalWorks™ Blades – Classics™ Panel

Attachment Clip

Main Beam

METALWORKS™ BLADES™ NOISE REDUCTION



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# of 4 x 96 x 1" Blades™ 90 179 377




MetalWorks™ Blades – Classics™ in Effects™ Finish; NN, Inc. at Waverly Hub; Charlotte, NC; IA Interiors Architects, Charlotte, NC – You Inspire™ Solutions Center

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TECTUM® Blades™ & Baffles MADE TO FIT

Tectum® Blades™ custom vertical panels iFly Indoor Skydiving Family Fun Center, King of Prussia, PA; Stantec

Tectum® Baffles; Capital One Labs, San Francisco, CA; Studio O+A, San Francisco, CA

- Living Product Imperative Certified – 1" thick panels in White and Natural only

- Upscale linear visual adds acoustics and aesthetics to any space

- Custom shapes and sizes available to meet your project demands

- Suspend with aircraft cable or hanger wire

TECTUM® BLADES™ & BAFFLES NOISE REDUCTION



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# of 24 x 48 x 1" Blades™ & Baffles

75 148 312




Customize the edges, heights, and thickness of panels for the acoustics and aesthetics you need.

Aircraft Cable

1-1/2" Thick Tectum® Blade

Steel Channel

Tectum® Baffle

PVC Insert

Aircraft Cable

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Love the look and control the noise in easy-to-install acoustical baffles.

SOUNDSOAK® Baffles SIGHT & SOUND

Soundsoak® Baffles Custom panel sizes in Sailcloth Fabric Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre, Fort Nelson, BC, Canada

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Soundsoak® Baffles and Soundsoak® Walls Panels; Martin Luther King Elementary, Lancaster, PA

Soundsoak® Baffle

Baffle Hanging Kit

- Available in a variety of standard, custom, and sailcloth fabrics

- Sleek, adjustable aircraft cable installation- Coordinate SoundSoak® Baffles with

SoundSoak Fabric Wall panels

SOUNDSOAK® BAFFLES NOISE REDUCTION



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# of 24 x 48 x 2" Baffles 14 27 58




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Clouds & Canopies

TWO-FACED ACOUSTICSBoth sides of the panels soak up the sound. Select from a wide range of standard and custom shapes, colors, and materials.

Serpentina® Waves™ University of Florida Chemical Biology Building, Gainesville, FL; Stantec

Custom SoundScapes® Shapes; Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP, Dallas, TX; Gensler and Associates – You Inspire™ Solutions Center

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SoundScapes® Shapes Acoustical Clouds; Twitter, San Francisco, CA Interior Architects, San Francisco, CA

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Deliver acoustics in playful installations with angles, layers, shapes, sizes, and colors.

SOUNDSCAPES® Shapes VISUAL MOTION

- Aesthetically define spaces and enhance acoustics

- Quick to install from the deck, ceiling, drywall, suspension system, or on a wall in adjustable heights and angles

- Available in standard and custom shapes, sizes, and colors

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# of 48" x 48" Shapes 12 23 49




SoundScapes® Shapes Panel

Adjustable Aircraft Cable

SoundScapes® Shapes wall application Lancaster Science Factory, Lancaster, PA

SoundScapes® Shapes Acoustical Clouds; Survey Monkey, Santa Clara, CA; TMDA, San Francisco, CA

SoundScapes® Shapes Grouping Frame

Floating acoustics, placed exactly where you need them most.

SOUNDSCAPES® Canopies HANG’N AROUND

Tectum® Clouds; Retail Me Not, Austin, TX; STG Design, Austin, TX

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SoundScapes® Acoustical Canopies Morningstar Enterprises Inc., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

- Hill and Valley shape canopies- Aesthetically define spaces and

enhance acoustics- Quick to install from the deck, ceiling,

drywall, suspension system- Canopy kits include easy to install

cable and hardware

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# of 72" x 48" Canopies 9 17 37

% Coverage (horz. face vs. floor) 22% 41% 88%



- Tectum panels are Living Product Imperative Certified by the International Living Future Institute – 1" panels in White and Natural only

- Wide variety of color options available- Custom shapes, colors, and sizes for

any project need- Installs on walls or ceilings

12 ga. Hanger

Wire

Prelude® 15/16" Tee

Tectum® Cloud

TECTUM® SHAPES & CLOUDS NOISE REDUCTION



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# of 48 x 48 x 1-1/2" Clouds 23 44 N/A

% of Deck Coverage 37% 70% N/A



Floating textures custom-shaped to your specifications.

TECTUM® Shapes & Clouds EXPRESSIVE

Adjustable Aircraft Cable

SoundScapes® Canopy

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DESIGNFlex™ for Formations™ Acoustical Cloud with Shapes Pattern SH-FC-5

- DESIGNFlex™ for Formations™ Acoustical Clouds options include shapes, sizes, and colors in 9 standard cloud kits

- Shapes and Square/Rectangle panel options available in popular Calla®, Lyra®, Ultima®, and Optima®

- Easy to specify and install with pre-cut suspension and trim components in a kit

- Shaped lighting options available from our DESIGNFlex™ partners

Axiom® Vector®

Prelude® Suspension

System

Calla® Ceiling Panel

Hanger WireLocations

Floating shaped clouds with geometric panels ready to install.

DESIGNFlex™ for FORMATIONS™ MIX & MATCH

Formations™ Acoustical Accent Clouds; Seminole College of Florida Student Center, Sanford, FL Song & Associates, Orlando, FL

FORMATIONS™ Clouds OUT OF THE BOXFloating circular or rectangular clouds with crisp Axiom® trim pre-cut and ready to install.

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- Easy-to-specify and install cloud system with pre-cut components and a wide range of panel options

- Reduce noise levels in open spaces

Axiom® Vector®

Prelude® Suspension

System

Calla® Ceiling Panel

Hanger WireLocations

FORMATIONS™ CLOUDS NOISE REDUCTION



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It’s easy to improve acoustics, brighten, and add movement to any space.

METALWORKS™ Canopies RIPPLE EFFECT

Perforated veneers add acoustics with an organic touch.

WOODWORKS® Canopies QUIETING WARMTH

WoodWorks® Canopies; Spartanburg High School, Spartanburg, SC McMillan Pazdan Smith, Spartanburg, SC

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MetalWorks™ Canopies Hill and Valley Spartanburg High School, Spartanburg, SC; McMillan Pazdan Smith, Spartanburg, SC

- Easy to clean and maintain- Great aesthetic above and below- Easy installation

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MetalWorks™ Canopy Hill

MetalWorks™ Canopy Valley

- Choose from Hill, Valley, or S-curve dual radius canopies

- Real wood and bamboo veneers- Perforated option available for better

sound absorption on Hill and Valley canopies

- Concealed mounting hardware for a clean look above and below

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WoodWorks®

Hanging Kit

Curved WoodWorks® Canopy Hill

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Serpentina® Waves™ Clouds; Destiny USA Mall, Syracuse, NY Holmes-King-Kallquist & Associates, Architects, Syracuse, NY

Serpentina® Waves™; Upper House, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; Brownhouse Architecture, Madison, WI

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Curved metal clouds combine easy installation with striking visual power and acoustical performance.

SERPENTINA® Clouds & Canopies GREAT CURVES

- Maximum design flexibility – available in both Hills and Valleys

- Standard panel colors plus four metallic paints; custom RAL® colors available

- Install perforated clouds with acoustical infill panels for maximum sound absorption

AX2HGC Hanging Clip

Perimeter Trim

AXCCLT Clip

SERPENTINA® CLOUDS NOISE REDUCTION



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# of 96" x 96" Clouds (R042 perforation with fleece and polybag infill panel)

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Flat Panels for Ceilings & Walls

SOUND DOWN Flat panels for ceilings and walls add aesthetics and acoustical performance for your designs – in just about as many configurations as you can imagine.

Tectum® Direct-Attach Wall Panels in custom shapes Armstrong Campus, Lancaster, PA

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Tectum® Direct-Attach ceiling panels; Temple School of Architecture, Philadelphia, PA; NELSON, Philadelphia, PA

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TECTUM® Direct-Attach Panels INTELLIGIBLE INSTRUCTIONDurable, sustainable noise control to withstand the crowds.

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Tectum® Direct-Attach Ceiling Acoustical Panels; Portland State School of Business Karl Miller Center, Portland, OR; SRG Partnership Portland

Tectum® Direct-Attach Wall and Panel Art Acoustical Panels; Boys & Girls Club, Lancaster, PA

- Quick, easy install to wall, deck, or I-Beam using furring strips or new truss fastening kit for truss installations

- Unlimited design flexibility – cut or paint panels in the field or factory to meet your design needs

- Durable for heavy-use interiors- Living Product Imperative Certified by

the International Living Future Institute – 1" panels in White and Natural only

TECTUM® PANELS NOISE REDUCTION



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Area of 1" Tectum® Direct-Attach Panels

214 ft2 420 ft2 900 ft2




Tectum® Direct-Attach Panel

Laid on 3/4" Furring Strips

1X Furring Strips 24" O.C. or Equal

INVISACOUSTICS™ Acoustical Panels ABRACADABRA

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InvisAcoustics™ Direct-Attach application; Lancaster Science Factory, Lancaster, PA

InvisAcoustics™ Direct-Attach application; Bert's Bottle Shop, Millersville, PA

InvisAcoustics™ panels empower your exposed structure design while bringing quiet to your space.

- Direct-apply to concrete, plaster, and drywall ceilings and walls with recommended adhesive

- Quick, easy install to wall, deck, or I-Beam using hat channel or furring strips – truss fastening kit for truss installations

- Field paintable option – can be sprayed same color as the deck

- Foolproof, all-in-one screw allows fast installation without danger of overdriving and damaging the panel

INVISACOUSTICS™ PANELS NOISE REDUCTION



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Area of 3/4" InvisAcoustics™ Panels

280 ft2 550 ft2 N/A




16"

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InvisAcoustics™ Panel

InvisAcoustics™ I-beam application Lancaster Science Factory, Lancaster, PA


Furring Strip

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Hat Channel or Furring

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Lyra® PB Direct-Apply Panels

- Easy installation on ceilings and walls with recommended adhesive to concrete, plaster, drywall and metal decking

- Made with a plant-based binder and part of the Sustain® portofolio of products

- High sound absorption up to NRC 0.95- Made-to-order sizes and colors available

LYRA® PB DIRECT-APPLY PANELS NOISE REDUCTION



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Area of 1" Lyra® PB Direct-Apply Panels

240 ft2 470 ft2 1000 ft2




Lyra® Direct-Apply Panel

Adhesive

Great acoustics, simple installation.

LYRA® PB Direct-Apply Panels QUICK & EASY

- Composite panel design combines Tectum®, acoustical infill, and furring strips in one for maximum sound control and fast, efficient installation

- Excellent sound absorption up to 1.0 NRC

- Durable for heavy use interiors

TECTUM® FINALE PANELS NOISE REDUCTION



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Area of 1" Tectum® Finale Panels

210 ft2 410 ft2 890 ft2




Easy to install, acoustic control for an under-stated, inconspicuous look.

TECTUM® Finale Acoustical Panels CAMOUFLAGE

Tectum® Finale Direct-Attach ceiling application

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Integrated Furring Strips

Integrated Acoustical Insulation

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SoundSoak® Acoustical Wall Panels with custom imprint; Suburban Beer Garden, Malvern, PA

Reduce noise and add character at the same time.

SOUNDSCAPES® Shapes SOAK UP THE EXCITEMENT

SoundScapes® Blades™ and SoundScapes® Shapes wall applications Lancaster Science Factory, Lancaster, PA

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Panel

Wall

Z-Clip

Z-Clip Bar

Z-Clips

Panel

Wall

- Easy-to-install wall system available in a variety of standard and custom fabrics

- Create your own design- Variety of impact resistant acoustical

wall panels available for high-traffic and high-abuse areas

- Available in multiple standard and custom sizes and shapes

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# of 24 x 96 x 1" Panels 16 32 68

% of Wall Coverage 13% 26% 56%



Practical, informational, sound control for your space.

SOUNDSOAK® Acoustical Wall Panels DOUBLE-DUTY ACOUSTICS

SoundScapes® Panel

Shoulder Bolts

Wall Brackets

- Installs on walls or ceilings- Quick to install from the deck, ceiling,

drywall, suspension system, or on a wall in adjustable heights and angles

- Available in multiple standard and custom sizes

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Large format acoustical panels quiet spaces.

OPTIMA® CAPZ™ Acoustical Panels SNEAKY OR SLEEK

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Optima® Capz™ Panels; Atlantic Packaging Charlotte, NC; Redline Design Group

MetalWorks™ Direct-Attach Panel

Optima® Capz™ Panels; Morningstar Enterprises Inc., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Adjustable Hanger Bracket

Prelude® 15/16" Grid

Optima® Capz™ Panel

Threaded Stud

Cap

- Large format panels up to 48" x 96" for sleek monolithic look

- Easy alignment suspension system- Panels can be designed in long runs or

grouped based on the acoustical needs

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Area of Optima® Capz™ Panels 190 ft2 370 ft2 800 ft2

% Coverage (horz. face vs. floor) 19% 37% 80%



- Sleek metal Capz™ panels provide easy installation and durability

- Panels can be designed in long runs or grouped based on the acoustical needs

- Custom colors available

METALWORKS™ CAPZ™ NOISE REDUCTION



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Area of MetalWorks™ Capz™ Panels

200 ft2 400 ft2 850 ft2




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MetalWorks™ Capz™ Panels

Capz™ accent hardware pairs with MetalWorks™ panels to integrate into the design of the structure.

METALWORKS™

CAPZ™ & Custom Metal Wall Panels INTEGRATED

MetalWorks™ Panel

C-Wall Profile

Supporting Bracket

for C-wall Profile

Add sound control as an accent wall, or entire wall to leave overhead completely open.

WOODWORKS® Wall Panels ADD ANOTHER DIMENSION

WoodWorks® Channeled Walls College Football Hall of Fame, Atlanta, GA; tvsdesign, Atlanta, GA

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- Install on the wall, the ceiling, or create 90º angled ceiling-to-wall transitions

- Perforated panel with acoustical backing improves sound quality and reduces noise within a space

- Shorter lead times and lower cost than custom millwork

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Panel

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MetalWorks™ Capz™ Panel

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EXPOSED STRUCTURE ACOUSTICAL DESIGN Acoustical absorption is important to: - Reduce noise levels and reverberation time - Enhance speech intelligibility

Reverberation Time (RT) Reverberation Time (RT) is the persistence of sound in an enclosed space after the source of the sound has stopped. The level of the reverberant sound within a room is dependent on both the volume of the room and the amount of sound absorption installed within the room, such that small hard-surfaced rooms are “louder” than large well-treated rooms.

Reverberation Solutions Report With our Reverb Solutions Reports you can calculate approximate reverb times for your space as you design. Compare the times of your product choices to find out which ones will work best with your space and design.

Rules of thumb: Short RTs (< 1 sec) are preferred for high-quality speech intelligibility in classrooms and open plan office spaces. Long RTs (≤ 1.4 sec) are preferred for lively acoustic environments such as auditoriums and hospitality.

Acoustical solutions, like Canopies, Clouds, Baffles or Blades™ vertical elements installed in a way that covers 20% to 50% of the ceiling, will provide significant reverberation time improvement to an exposed structure installation, since sound is absorbed from both the front and back of the panels. Blades are especially effective as the required coverage is much smaller to get the RT reduction because most of the surface area is vertical.

Our Acoustical Experts have done the math for you on the product recommendation charts on pages 44 and 45. You'll be able to compare products to see the recommended coverage for GOOD, BETTER, or BEST performance levels to reduce reverberation times.

How do non-traditional shapes and forms affect noise levels? These products absorb sound from all

sides to reduce reverberation times. So placement in about 20-50% of the space gives you impactful acoustical

performance. In large, open environments where speech privacy is not a key requirement, these types of

solutions address acoustics and aesthetics.

The chart to the right helps you see the differences in noise reduction (Reverberation Time improvement) for Canopies

and Clouds, Baffles and Blades™ vertical elements, as well as direct-to-deck solutions, compared to a continuous

wall-to-wall ceiling system.

ABOUT

ACOUSTICSEXPOSED STRUCTURE SPACES

1,000 SF Exposed Structure (40' x 25'), 15' to deck, drywall with 20% window coverage and commercial carpet

No Treatment(0% Coverage)

SoundScapes® Blades™ (4% ceiling coverage, 196 ft2 of material)

InvisAcoustics™ (50% coverage)

SoundScapes® Shapes(50% coverage)

SoundScapes® Wall Panels(50% coverage)

Continuous Optima® Ceiling(100% Coverage)

Deck Exposed Structure

30 Blades (10 x 94 x 2")

62 Panels (24 x 48 x 3/4")

32 Shapes48" x 48" Squares 2 Walls

Suspended 60" Below Deck

Absorption 0 1.38 Sabins/ft2 0.75 NRC 1.49 Sabins/ft2 0.70 NRC 0.90 NRC


2.4 sec 1.2 sec 1.1 sec 0.8 sec 0.3 sec 0.5 secShort RTs (< 1 sec) are preferred for high-quality speech intelligibility in classrooms and open plan office spaces. Long RTs (≤ 1.4 sec) are preferred for lively acoustic environments such as auditoriums and hospitality.

Reverberation Time Improvement

– 50% 54% 67% 87% 79%

Noise Reduction – -2.0 dB -2.6 dB -3.6 dB -7.5 dB -4.5 dB

Comparison: Exposed Structure Options Versus Continuous CeilingExample: Exposed Structure Canopies & CloudsDirect-To-Deck Continuous CeilingBlades™ & Baffles Wall Panels

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SoundScapes® Blades™ vertical panels Wacom at Pearl West, Portland, OR

SRM Architecture, Portland, OR

Model Room Reverberation Time (RT)

CLOUDS & CANOPIES (CONTINUED)

1,000 ft2 Exposed Structure (15' to metal deck), drywall with 20% window coverage, commercial carpet GO

OD

RT=

1.4s

BETT

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RT=

1.0s

BEST

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Formations™ Clouds Page 22

Area of Clouds 256 ft2 512 ft2 N/A

# of 96" x 96" Ultima® 4 8 N/A


DESIGNFlex™ for Formations™ Acoustical Clouds

Page 23


# of 96" x 96" Calla® 4 8 N/A


MetalWorks™ Canopies Page 24

Area of Canopies (P2) 168 ft2 336 ft2 720 ft2

# of 72" x 48" Canopies 7 14 30


WoodWorks® Canopies Page 25

Area of Canopies 384 ft2 736 ft2 N/A

# of 72" x 48" Canopies 12 23 N/A


Serpentina® Waves™ Pages 26-27

Area of Clouds (R062 w/infill) 192 ft2 384 ft2 768 ft2

# of 96" x 96" Clouds 3 6 12


DIRECT-TO-STRUCTURE CEILING & WALL PANELS

Tectum® Direct-Attach Panels Pages 30-31

Area of 1" thick Tectum® Panels (C-20 Mount)

222 ft2 435 ft2 928 ft2


InvisAcoustics™ Panels Pages 32-33

Area of Ceiling Panels (D-40) 280 ft2 550 ft2 N/A

# of 24 x 48 x 1" Panels 35 69 N/A


Lyra™ PB Direct-Apply Page 34

Area of Ceiling Panels (A-Mount) 240 ft2 470 ft2 1000 ft2

# of 24 x 48 x 1" Panels 30 59 125


Tectum® Finale Page 35

Area of Ceiling Panels 210 ft2 410 ft2 890 ft2

Area of 2" thick Tectum® Finale Panels (A-Mount)

21% 41% 89%

Soundsoak® Acoustical Wall Panels

Page 36

Area of Wall Panels (Fabric) 256 ft2 512 ft2 1088 ft2

# of 24 x 96 x 1" Panels 16 32 68


SoundScapes® Shapes Page 37

Area of Wall Panels 266 ft2 505 ft2 1090 ft2

# of 48 x 48 Hexagon Panels 20 38 82


Optima® Capz™ Panels Pages 38-39

Area of Ceiling Panels 190 ft2 370 ft2 800 ft2

% of Coverage (horz. face vs. floor) 19% 37% 80%

WoodWorks® Wall Panels Page 41

Area of W4 Wall Panels 214 ft2 424 ft2 920 ft2


N/A indicates that the option is not recommended to achieve a BEST level reverberation time. “% of Deck Coverage” is defined as the visible deck area covered by a ceiling solution.

REDUCE REVERBERATION TIME & IMPROVE ACOUSTICS RECOMENDATIONSFor each of the products featured in this brochure, here are recommendations for the square-foot coverage suggested to reduce reverberation times at three different levels:

BEST levels are recommended to meet specific standards, such as ANSI S12.60 in classrooms, LEED® and WELL Building Standards.

BETTER levels are appropriate for medium-to-large spaces like cafeterias, corridors, and lobbies where speech privacy is not critical.

GOOD levels are suitable for large, casual spaces for music performance and hospitality.

The examples that follow demonstrate how much product is needed in order to treat a sample 1,000 square-foot area to achieve GOOD, BETTER, and BEST levels of reverberation time reduction to create quieter spaces.

Contact your Armstrong Ceilings Representative or Armstrong Techline for a detailed reverberation time calculation for your project. A custom Reverberation Report will provide you with recommended acoustical solutions. Visit armstrongceilings.com/reverbrequest.

Model Room Reverberation Time (RT)

BLADES™ & BAFFLES

1,000 ft2 Exposed Structure (15' to metal deck), drywall with 20% window coverage, commercial carpet GO

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1.4s

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RT=

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BEST

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=0.

6s

SoundScapes® Blades™ Pages 8-9

Area of Blades™ 141 ft2 281 ft2 604 ft2

# of 22 x 46 x 2" Blades™ 20 40 86


MetalWorks™ Blades™ Pages 10-11

Area of Blades™ 240 ft2 477 ft2 1005 ft2

# of 4 x 96 x 1" Blades™ 90 179 377


Tectum® Blades™ Page 12

Area of Baffles 600 ft2 1,184 ft2 2,496 ft2

# of 24 x 48 x 1" Baffles 75 148 312


Tectum® Baffles Page 13

Area of Blades™ 600 ft2 1,184 ft2 2,496 ft2

# of 24 x 48 x 1" Blades™ 75 148 312


Soundsoak® Baffles Pages 14-15

Area of Baffles (Sailcloth) 112 ft2 216 ft2 464 ft2

# of 24 x 48 x 2" Baffles 14 27 58


CLOUDS & CANOPIES SoundScapes® Shapes

Pages 18-19 Area of Shapes 192 ft2 386 ft2 784 ft2

# of 48" x 48" Shapes 12 23 49


SoundScapes® Canopies Pages 20

Area of Canopies 216 ft2 408 ft2 888 ft2

# of 72" x 48" Canopies 9 17 37

% of Coverage (horz. face vs. floor) 22% 41% 88%

Tectum® Shapes & Clouds Page 21


# of 48 x 48 x 1-1/2" Clouds 23 44 N/A


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RIGHTACOUSTICSFOR THE RIGHT SPACESNo matter what type of space you are designing, Armstrong has a broad range of solutions to meet your acoustic and aesthetic needs. Bring down the noise in exposed structure spaces with Clouds & Canopies, Blades & Baffles, and Direct-to-Structure solutions – or get Total Acoustics® performance with wall-to-wall ceilings where quiet concentration and privacy are needed.

Near Right: SoundScapes® Shapes exposed structure solution

Fermilab Office, Batlava, IL; Gastinger, Walker, Harden Architects, Chicago, IL

Far Right: Calla® ceiling panels with Total Acoustics® performance

Fermilab Office, Batlava, IL; Gastinger, Walker, Harden Architects, Chicago, IL

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