Armstrong Ceilings have a really cool WoodWorks collection where they showcase interesting architectural ceiling patterned options with wood. The material and linear pattern depicted showcases the versatility of ceiling elements - they don't need to be boring standard tiles.
There are, of course, some major downsides to this cool application. One is that it is a high cost for only a 1-year warranty, no defects, damage. Beyond that point, the company claims no responsibility for damages... so if your $15,000 ceiling falls apart on the 366th day of its manufacture, you're SOL. Another is that there is very little to any durability to this expensive ceiling installation. And according to the specs, it says it isn't "hardware friendly"... maybe that's a delicate way of saying that it's a PITA to install? Or it strips your screws? Alas, there are some pretty cool features that still redeem this product...
They come in 4 1/2" and 6" plank sizes (96" in length and 3/4" thick), both suspended by steel cables. They are natural wood veneer, which can be cut to allow access to electrical and HVAC units above. They can be cut also to offer a curved grid installation.
They also offer many options for achieving LEED credits. The material is made of 92% pre-consumer recycled content. Choosing a Bamboo finish on your wood or also specifying your wood with FSC-certified options allows for redemption of LEED credits.
The finish availability includes: Dark Cherry, Bamboo Patina, Constraints Cherry, Constants Walnut, Constants Maple, Natural Variations Beech, Natural Variations Light Cherry, and Natural Variations Maple (all selections within Armstrong). It also comes with a semi-gloss coating on top.
They have a .50 NRC Acoustics rating, which stands for the Noise Reduction Coefficient - this rating is average, where .80 is very high and .20 is very low. The fire resistance/flame spread rating is Class A (HPVA), and it has a standard anti-microbial and humidity resistance rating.
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