Building Acoustics and Noise Management
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 294
Special Issue Editors
Interests: building environment; environmental perception; soundscape; building acoustics; noise and health
Interests: building environment; building acoustics; indoor environmental quality and effects on people; wind engineering; ventilation; wind and thermal comfort
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Building Acoustics and Noise Management are essential elements that significantly impact indoor environmental quality, occupant comfort, and building performance. Building Acoustics emphasizes the importance of understanding the interactions between humans and their environment, as occupant perceptions such as comfort, annoyance, preference, and satisfaction are significantly influenced by the acoustical environment. Sound sources are an inevitable part of our surroundings; therefore, optimal Noise Management strategies can promote the creation of a pleasant and healthy acoustic environment for building occupants. With sustainability and energy efficiency increasingly emphasized in building designs, it is crucial to incorporate effective noise control measures that not only reduce noise levels but also contribute to the overall well-being and productivity of building occupants. This Special Issue provides a comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed papers covering advanced acoustic assessment methods, treatments, technologies, and design solutions to effectively address acoustics challenges in buildings. The highlighted areas in this Special Issue include but are not limited to: (i) perception and health impacts, (ii) room acoustics, (iii) building envelope, (iv) standardization of subjective evaluation methods, (v) sound masking, (vi) AI and machine learning applications, (vii) building acoustics regulations, (viii) sound transmission control, (ix) acoustic insulation and absorption, and (x) noise management strategy.
Dr. Kuen Wai Ma
Prof. Dr. Cheuk Ming Mak
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- building acoustics
- environmental assessment
- environmental perception
- health impact
- noise control
- noise management
- noise prediction
- noise standards and regulation
- room acoustics
- sustainable acoustics
