Noise pollution in urban acoustic environment has become considerably serious as cities
become overcrowded and ground traffic increases. In particular, high-rise buildings with a …

This review summarizes the current status of the research and development of natural
ventilation-enabling noise control devices for use on the façades of high-rise residential …

The following work evaluates the acoustic performance of different sound-absorbing
materials and balcony configurations used in the facades of urban street canyons in the …

Abstract Development of design guides to estimate the difference in speech interference
level due to road traffic noise between a reference position and balcony position or façade …

This study used scale model experiments to investigate the insertion losses of balconies on
a building façade in the presence of ground reflections. The experiments measured both A …

The relationship between architectural design and outdoor acoustic environments remains
underexplored, particularly in educational spaces where noise levels impact comfort and …

Excessive environmental noise exposure from road, rail, airport, and industrial sources is a
major health concern. In Western Europe, the World Health Organization estimates that over …

Introduction: Buildings near roadsides and highways should be given due attention because
noise has an impact on the community. Objective: The goal of this study is to assess …

An investigation into the spatial distribution of road traffic noise levels on a balcony is
conducted. A balcony constructed to a special acoustic design due to its elevation above an …

Residential balcony design influences speech interference levels caused by road traffic
noise and a simplified design methodology is needed for optimising balcony acoustic …