Open AccessAcoustical assessment of urban residential environment
Author(s) -
J. Nurzyński
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
budownictwo i architektura
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1899-0665
pISSN - 2544-3275
DOI - 10.35784/bud-arch.1690
Subject(s) - architectural engineering , quality (philosophy) , envelope (radar) , environmental quality , spatial planning , urban planning , soundproofing , environmental planning , noise (video) , perspective (graphical) , sustainable development , computer science , civil engineering , business , environmental resource management , geography , environmental science , engineering , telecommunications , acoustics , political science , artificial intelligence , philosophy , physics , epistemology , law , image (mathematics) , radar
The quality of urban residential environment depends on several factors, acoustical conditions are among the most important. Outdoor noise affects conditions inside the building, determines required sound insulation of external walls and the whole building envelope. It defines the comfort level on balconies and terraces, and also the quality of the closest building surroundings. Recent tendencies in spatial planning, related to the sustainable development idea, as rational land use, densification of existing built-up areas, revitalization of city centers etc, have possible far-reaching acoustical consequences. Besides, the environmental management and spatial planning present quite different attitude towards assessment of residential areas in terms of acoustics. The paper examines the problem of noise just from the perspective of spatial planning and building industry. The acoustic classification scheme is proposed for residential areas. It gives clear rules for acoustical planning and appropriate urban development policy. It is also an applicable tool for investors, developes, local authorities, and above all a final user to assess real quality and adequate value of the premises.