Noise and Nuisance: A Study of Acoustics in the Bourdon Building Studio
Master of Architecture (by Conversion)
2024-25
This thesis investigated the noise problem within the studio of the Bourdon Building, an issue highlighted by my personal experience and feedback from students and staff alike. The study assesses the current noise conditions in the studio, and it intends to develop and implement a comprehensive methodology for appraising noise levels and specifically in the open-plan studio environment. It employs quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine the extent of subjective and objective factors influencing noise perception. In addition, my aim is to evaluate existing literature reviews on the behaviour of sound and to understand the effects of noise on health, learning, and productivity.
Noise control is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of the building appraisal due to its complex, subjective, and psychological nature. This complexity arises from various factors attributing to the differentiation of human noise perception and environmental landscape. Meanwhile, noise perception is inherently complex and is shaped by many scientific factors, such as loudness, ambiguity of sound direction, unfamiliarity of the sound. The psychological aspects regarding the non-auditory effects, include the individual behavioural responses and personal etiquette practices.
LINK: Noise and Nuisance: A Study of Acoustics in the Bourdon Building Studio
Master of Architecture (by Conversion)
2024-25
This thesis investigated the noise problem within the studio of the Bourdon Building, an issue highlighted by my personal experience and feedback from students and staff alike. The study assesses the current noise conditions in the studio, and it intends to develop and implement a comprehensive methodology for appraising noise levels and specifically in the open-plan studio environment. It employs quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine the extent of subjective and objective factors influencing noise perception. In addition, my aim is to evaluate existing literature reviews on the behaviour of sound and to understand the effects of noise on health, learning, and productivity.
Noise control is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of the building appraisal due to its complex, subjective, and psychological nature. This complexity arises from various factors attributing to the differentiation of human noise perception and environmental landscape. Meanwhile, noise perception is inherently complex and is shaped by many scientific factors, such as loudness, ambiguity of sound direction, unfamiliarity of the sound. The psychological aspects regarding the non-auditory effects, include the individual behavioural responses and personal etiquette practices.
LINK: Noise and Nuisance: A Study of Acoustics in the Bourdon Building Studio