[HTML][HTML] Indoor soundscape, speech perception, and cognition in classrooms: A systematic review on the effects of ventilation-related sounds on students
Good air quality in classrooms, achieved through natural or mechanical ventilation, is
necessary for students' health and cognition, but might simultaneously expose them to …
necessary for students' health and cognition, but might simultaneously expose them to …
[HTML][HTML] Indicators and methods for assessing acoustical preferences and needs of students in educational buildings: A review
Sounds (eg, human activity, nature, building systems) are one of the indoor environmental
stimuli that may have positive and/or negative effects on students' well-being and …
stimuli that may have positive and/or negative effects on students' well-being and …
[HTML][HTML] Ten questions concerning active noise control in the built environment
Urban noise pollution is an omnipresent but often neglected threat to public health that must
be addressed urgently. Passive noise control measures, which are less effective at reducing …
be addressed urgently. Passive noise control measures, which are less effective at reducing …
[HTML][HTML] Indoor soundscape assessment: A principal components model of acoustic perception in residential buildings
Abstract Models of perceived affective quality of soundscapes have been recently included
into standards to guide the measurement and improvement of urban soundscapes. Such …
into standards to guide the measurement and improvement of urban soundscapes. Such …
Anti-noise window: Subjective perception of active noise reduction and effect of informational masking
Reviving natural ventilation (NV) for urban sustainability presents challenges for indoor
acoustic comfort. Active control and interference-based noise mitigation strategies, such as …
acoustic comfort. Active control and interference-based noise mitigation strategies, such as …
[HTML][HTML] Indoor soundscapes at home during the COVID-19 lockdown in London–Part II: A structural equation model for comfort, content, and well-being
The present work constitutes the sequel to the analysis of data from an online survey
administered to 464 home workers in London in January 2021 during the COVID-19 …
administered to 464 home workers in London in January 2021 during the COVID-19 …
Acoustics for supportive and healthy buildings: Emerging themes on indoor soundscape research
The focus of the building industry and research is shifting from delivering satisfactory spaces
to going beyond what is merely acceptable with a wave of new research and practice …
to going beyond what is merely acceptable with a wave of new research and practice …
The actual and ideal indoor soundscape for work, relaxation, physical and sexual activity at home: A case study during the COVID-19 lockdown in London
The period of home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic made the importance of a
high-quality surrounding environment even more evident than before. Several studies have …
high-quality surrounding environment even more evident than before. Several studies have …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of Biophilic Design interventions on university students' cognitive performance: An audio-visual experimental study in an Immersive Virtual office …
The human-nature connection should be a key component in the design of supportive and
comfortable indoor environments. An interest in introducing Nature Based Solutions indoor …
comfortable indoor environments. An interest in introducing Nature Based Solutions indoor …
[HTML][HTML] Measuring, representing and analysing indoor soundscapes: A data collection campaign in residential buildings with natural and mechanical ventilation in …
A model for the assessment of perceived affective quality of indoor residential soundscapes
is first applied in a field survey carried out in 61 dwellings in England. Objectives are i) to …
is first applied in a field survey carried out in 61 dwellings in England. Objectives are i) to …