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ABSTRACT: Instead of calculations about noise, the soundscape approach uses the experience of the people who live in the environment as an essential part of the evaluation and also of the design of the environment. This is proven to lead to novel and effective solutions regarding developments and changes in diverse areas. Recent decisions regarding soundscape research as in the ISO TC43∕S1∕WG54 and the COST project TD 0804 will support and connect these promising procedures and solutions in a network. In this presentation, experiences in projects concerning methods and procedures with regard to upcoming research in diverse fields of changes will be addressed. For the evaluation procedure, it is needed to integrate physical and perceptual context variables, and to prove that soundscape is not just a matter of noise level reduction but accounts for peoples concerns and acceptance. Therefore, soundscape approaches will guide the paths in future research concerning community noise.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 10/2010; 128(4):2370. · 1.55 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Change is always welcome but often confusing. One way climate change impacts the acoustics profession is through the sudden, government-driven rush to make buildings green by conforming to Energy Star and the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system (acoustics have only recently become part of the "environmental quality" vocabulary of these systems). Two more ways change impacts acousticians are first the emergence of technologically advanced materials and devices (often from companies you do not know), and second, the emergence of new "solution-providers" with prior contractual relationships with your clients. The presenters represent three entities that have been cooperating to address green-related acoustical issues for large corporate clients in the Northeast USA. The projects described in this presentation have been instructive for all three parties: new materials have been put to use in unexpected ways, independent testing validated the efficacy of novel solutions, and client relationships were managed by a corporation previously unrecognized by most acoustical engineers but that has spent a decade establishing a level of skill in acoustics appreciated by government agencies and leading corporations that have streamlined supply chains and therefore seek to use a limited number of existing supplier relationships to implement change.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 03/2010; 127(3):1723. · 1.55 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The Technical Committee on Architectural Acoustics (TCAA) is a Registered Provider in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education System (CES). The TCAA has developed a standardized introductory short course for architects. The TCAA short course is called "Architectural Acoustics" and attendance at this 1-hour-long course can earn an architect one continuing education unit (CEU). This paper will cover the administrative requirements of the AIACES, to prepare potential presenters. These requirements include the proper handling of paperwork, so that AIA members may receive credit for the course. Also, the manner in which the course is given is dictated by AIA requirements. TCAA membership and attendance at this workshop are required to qualify as an authorized presenter for this AIACES short course.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 05/2009; 125(4):2646. · 1.55 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The perception of the soundscape can provide comfort, tranquility, and needed information to the person concerned or may be a source of annoyance. The combination of physical acoustical measurements with the scientific evaluation of perceptual responses to environmental sound, known as soundscaping, is an essential method for the assessment and actualization of positive outdoor environments. The characterization of the acoustical environment includes identifying the nature of the sound sources and the reactions of the perceivers. Soundscaping provides for the measurement, analysis, and design of environmental sound by applying the knowledge of both science and community experts. Much fundamental and practical research has been conducted to establish the bases for the soundscape field. In recent sessions and workshops researchers and practitioners have begun to standardize the available soundscape techniques to allow for more comparison of test and survey results and wider application in design. This workshop continues the discussion, evaluation, and standardization of proposed methods and techniques for soundscape analysis and design. The areas of focus will be a catalog of correlations between physical parameters and perceptual responses, the standardization of a terminology lexicon of soundscape descriptors, and the standardization of measurement procedures.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 11/2008; 124(4):2552. · 1.55 Impact Factor
