There is a need for a model that identifies underlying dimensions of soundscape perception,
and which may guide measurement and improvement of soundscape quality. With the …

Abstract Purpose of the Review The paper is focused on the prioritization process in noise
action plans. The available indicators (noise scores) and methodologies for defining …

As concerns on the adverse effects of noise pollution in the environment grow, the use of
environmental noise barriers has increased. Noise barriers are commonly considered to be …

The paper presents research that answers three main questions:(1) Do preconceptions held
about the constituent materials of an environmental noise barrier affect how people perceive …

A 1: 10 scale of a street canyon and courtyard was constructed to evaluate sound
propagation when various vegetation treatments including trees, shrubs, vegetated facades …

Industrial sound barriers are designed to reduce the sound pressure (dB) on the other side
of the barriers while maintaining the structural strength. Conventionally, the noise barriers …

This study explored the effect of building façade on indoor transportation noise annoyance
in terms of frequency spectrum and expectation for sound insulation. The stimuli for …

The prevention or reduction of the exposure of the population to environmental noise is the
fundamental objective of the European Noise Directive (END). To this end, strategic noise …

Noise barriers are path interventions between noise sources and human receivers used
mainly along road corridors to improve the acoustic environment for affected residents …

Abstract The European Noise Directive 2002/49/EC requires to draw up noise action plans.
Most of the implemented solutions consist in using barriers, even if some studies evidenced …