This paper reviews ways of reducing surface transport noise by natural means. The noise
abatement solutions of interest can be easily (visually) incorporated in the landscape or help …

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 …

Reduction of noise is one of the multiple benefits of building envelope greening measures.
The potential of wall vegetation systems, green roofs, vegetated low screens at roof edges …

Abating road traffic noise pollution is one of the main urban environmental challenges
nowadays. However, architects and urbanists take decisions on urban regulations that …

Efficient calculation of urban air mobility noise footprint in a vertiport environment,
considering acoustic effects of various designs, operational conditions, and environmental …

Green roof systems have become commonly used in urban spaces due to numerous
ecological and environmental benefits. Various kinds of green roof systems can also be …

The sound environment in urban areas is complex, as caused by many sources of sound
and influenced by a variety of acoustic propagation effects. In order to combat noise and …

Environmental noise is a rising problem in contemporary cities, and the awareness of its
consequences on human health is growing. Although the leisure noise generated by people …

Green wall technology, including green façades and living walls, presents a promising
solution to encounter the negative impacts of noise pollution. Research and development of …

Façades cover a significant amount of surfaces in cities and are in constant interaction with
the acoustic environment. Noise pollution is one of the most concerning burdens for public …