Observer article on the Quiet Project

Yesterday the Sunday paper the Observer published an article featuring our work on the Quiet Project. The article was in the New Review under the Science-Tech section pages 19-20  Please have a read here.  If you are an acoustician and would like to join the project we can assist by supplying a sound meter to make the measurements and observations.

Journal paper published in Construction and Building Materials

The Journal of Construction and Building Materials was pleased to inform Dr Aygun and Dr McCann that their article, “Structural and acoustical performance of recycled glass bead panels” has been published online.   Construction and Building Materials Volume 258, 20 October 2020, 119581, pages 1-13. Enjoy reading this interesting article.

URL:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119581 or on research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342051507_Structural_and_acoustical_performance_of_recycled_glass_bead_panels

Inaugural Lecture moved on-line - Acoustics of Music and Hearing

Professor Stephen Dance has spent the past 14 years collaborating with leading music organisations on acoustic solutions. Initially with the Royal Academy of Music when the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 were introduced. This was followed in 2009 by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Henry Wood Hall. More recently the Royal Opera House and St Paul’s Cathedral have been supportive. The research focused on providing education, raising awareness, and producing designs which would allow these extraordinarily talented and dedicated professionals to continue to performance to the very highest standards.

The lecture will combine architectural acoustics, audiology, product design, material science, education, noise control, and functional art. This was necessary as there is no golden bullet to solve the issue of, “music, is it noise?” Join us on Zoom on 2nd July 4-5pm. See Institute of Acoustics, UK Acoustics Network, Hearing Conservation Association for details.

Abstract submitted on acoustics of light wells accepted by Internoise 2020

An abstract of an research article submitted to InterNoise 2020 International E-Congress has been recently accepted by the congress reviewing panel. The article is entitled “Classical acoustics approach to the prediction of sound propagation from residential building light-wells” and has been written by former student of the IOA Diploma at LSBU Paul Roberts and Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina. The international acoustics e-congress will take place virtually online and will be hosted in Seoul, Korea between 23 and 26 August 2020. We hope we can meet there virtually and enjoy this modern format of congresses.

Abstract submitted on acoustics of ventilation ducts accepted by Internoise 2020

An abstract of an article submitted to InterNoise 2020 International E-Congress has been recently accepted by the congress reviewing panel. The abstract has been written by PhD candidate Suzana Zekic and supervisory team lead by Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina. It is entitled “Review of existing test procedures for the determination of acoustic properties of alternative ventilation ducts”. The international acoustics e-congress will take place virtually online and will be hosted in Seoul, Korea between 23 and 26 August 2020. We hope we can meet there virtually and enjoy this modern format of congresses.

Covid19 Noise and Soundscape Survey Completed

A Quiet Project noise and soundscape survey in Essex has recently been completed for the Quiet Project. This could only happen with the kind support of Campbell Associates. Along with the 2 weeks of measurements, daily weather observations were made plus  notes on the soundscape. So far 100+ users have signed up to the scheme creating 200+ measurement locations across the UK. Why not join in - particularly if you are near a trunk road or motorway as Highway England is collecting this noise data to validate transportation models!