Environmental Noise
Acoustics + Vibration
Solutions to Create a Quieter and Healthier World
The impact of sound does not stop at a building’s envelope. A comprehensive acoustic design must consider noise in the environment surrounding each facility, development, and campus. Projects located near roadways, railways, airports, and industrial facilities can use acoustic measurement and modeling to better understand and mitigate the impact that these noise sources will have on building occupants. This is particularly important for residences, hospitals, and educational facilities. The process often results in changes to a building’s orientation and layout, coupled with targeted façade enhancements.
Related Considerations:
Each project must also consider how the noise that it generates will impact health and wellness in the communities where they are located – be it a quiet rural environment or a busy urban setting. In the latter case, noise ordinances, zoning regulations, and codes make considerations for outgoing noise compulsory. Failing to address these considerations at a project’s initial stages can lead to costly and difficult remediation measures.
Auxia Design uses state-of-the-art acoustic testing and modeling techniques to help stakeholders understand and address complex environmental noise considerations.
Considerations for Environmental Noise often extend beyond a single facility and need to be considered during master planning exercises.
