Acoustic Environment of University Campuses in China

Su, Wanqing; Kang, Jian; Jin, Hong

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“…Kang Sun [10], Guanya Zhang [11], Zhuying Li [12], Zhenyan Wang [13] et al conducted the evaluation of subjective feeling of college campus sound landscape through questionnaire survey. Wanqing Su [14][15][16] et al used the qualitative research in "rooting theory", combined with campus soundscape to conduct a study on the evaluation of soundscape based on the construction of innovative growth-oriented campus. Chaomei Jiang [17] ,Yu Lin [18], Wenhang Qiu [19] et al further used Cadna/A noise simulation software, HS6288B noise spectrum analyzer, numerical model and field deployment monitoring method to evaluate and analyze the campus acoustic environment.…”

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Evaluation of Campus Soundscape Construction

2023

AJAGE

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With the vigorous construction of beautiful China and the rise of soundscape research, the application of soundscape in campus environment becomes gradually widespread. The article takes the small garden of the No. 1 teaching building in the North Campus of Henan Polytechnic University as an example, and conducts a study on the soundscape of colleges and universities based on objective sound pressure level measurement and subjective questionnaire research. The objective measurement results show that the average noise value of the garden during daytime is 63dB (A), which is higher than the national standard of 55dB (A). The results of the questionnaire survey indicated that people's overall satisfaction with the soundscape at this location was not highly rated and some degree of soundscape improvement was needed. Accordingly, the article investigates the relationship between sound comfort and sound pressure level, and adopts optimization measures in three aspects: vegetation planning strategy, characteristic soundscape shaping, and environmental material improvement, in order to provide reference for the study of university soundscape.

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2023

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“…, 2017). This is while, Su et al., in 2013 state that acoustic discomfort can easily disturb “sleeping” and “thinking” activities in academic spaces (Su et al ., 2013). Thermal comfort is also another aspect that can be problematic during summer in such buildings (Toprakli, 2019).…”

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“…A study by Kocaman et al shows that these spaces fail to provide an acceptable level of air quality, visual and acoustic comfort (Kocaman et al, 2017). This is while, Su et al, in 2013 state that acoustic discomfort can easily disturb "sleeping" and "thinking" activities in academic spaces (Su et al, 2013). Thermal comfort is also another aspect that can be problematic during summer in such buildings (Toprakli, 2019).…”

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Indoor environmental quality improvement of student dormitories in Tehran, Iran

Abdollahzadeh

Soleimani

2022

IJBPA

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PurposeUniversity students spend a considerable amount of time in dorm rooms, where their environmental condition affects residents' health, well-being, sleep quality and the associated performance. Accordingly, this study aims to run an initial assessment of the environmental quality of two dormitory buildings in Tehran, using field studies and computational simulation, and then provide feasible optimized improvement strategies. The possible correlation between architectural elements and the environmental quality and the impact of proposed solutions on the annual energy use of these spaces are also discussed.Design/methodology/approachField studies and computational simulation.FindingsResults indicate that applied strategies, including shadings, reflectors, thermal and acoustic insulations, inlet vents and ceiling fans, can boost different aspects of the thermal condition, ventilation, acoustics and visual comfort by 21.77, 55.96, 20.69 and 50.37%, respectively. Accordingly, an acceptable comfort level can simply be achieved at a low cost by installing or replacing a few construction elements in dorm rooms. Nevertheless, a systematic architectural design can offer healthy spaces. For instance, south-facing rooms with large windows provide a higher level of thermal comfort and daylight quality.Research limitations/implicationsThis study shows that an acceptable level of IEQ can be achieved in dorm rooms by applying simple retrofit strategies. Moreover, energy consumption of dormitories can be significantly reduced using these solutions. However, the efficiency of the strategies in comparison to their economic aspects should be discussed, and results need to be further validated in real conditions. It is also recommended that a more extensive range of dormitory room typologies be studied in future studies. The results of this study are limited to the study context and so they can only be applied in case studies with similar use and climatic condition.Originality/valueWhile many studies have explored the environmental quality of dormitories in different climatic conditions, no significant work has been found in Iran, Tehran investigating feasible optimized improvement strategies responding to all IEQ aspects of acoustics, thermal comfort, air and visual quality. Accordingly, this study makes an initial assessment of IEQ factors in a typical dormitory complex, and then develops practical retrofit strategies to bring the environmental condition of these spaces close to the suggested standards.

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The effects of classroom reverberation time and traffic noise on English listening comprehension of Chinese university students

Qiu

2021

Applied Acoustics

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Acoustic Environment of University Campuses in China

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Evaluation of Campus Soundscape Construction

Evaluation of Campus Soundscape Construction

Indoor environmental quality improvement of student dormitories in Tehran, Iran

The effects of classroom reverberation time and traffic noise on English listening comprehension of Chinese university students

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