Effects of Façades on Urban Acoustic Environment and Soundscape

A Systematic Review

Review (2022)

Authors

Alvaro Balderrama Chiappe Design of Constrution - Architecture and the Built Environment , Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe
Jian Kang University College London
Alejandro Prieto Diego Portales University
Alessandra Luna-Navarro Design of Constrution - Architecture and the Built Environment
Daniel Arztmann Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe
U. Knaack Design of Constrution - Architecture and the Built Environment
Research Group
Design of Constrution (Architecture and the Built Environment) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2022 A. Balderrama, Jian Kang, Alejandro Prieto, Alessandra Luna-Navarro, Daniel Arztmann, U. Knaack
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su14159670
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Published Date

2022

Language

English

Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Department

Architectural Engineering +Technology

Research Group

Design of Constrution

Abstract

Façades cover a significant amount of surfaces in cities and are in constant interaction with the acoustic environment. Noise pollution is one of the most concerning burdens for public health and wellbeing; however, façade acoustic performance is generally not considered in outdoor spaces, in contrast to indoor spaces. This study presents a systematic literature review examining 40 peer-reviewed papers regarding the effects of façades on the urban acoustic environment and the soundscape. Façades affect sound pressure levels and reverberation time in urban spaces and can affect people’s perception of the acoustic environment. The effects are classified into three groups: Effects of façades on the urban acoustic environment, including sound-reflecting, sound-absorbing and sound-producing effects; Effects of façades on the urban soundscape, including auditory and non-auditory effects; Effects of the context on the acoustic environment around façades, including boundary effects and atmospheric effects.