Best of 2022 – how the media covered noise issues Every January, Soundproofist compiles a list of known articles and documentaries about noise, sound, and acoustics that were published in the previous year. The list for 2022 began with articles
The pursuit of alert sounds for e-scooters If you live in a city, you’ve probably shared a sidewalk with an electric scooter. Or maybe you’ve been startled by an e-scooter zooming past you from behind, and you didn’t hear it
Solving a noise problem takes a lot of research and planning. That means watching videos, reading articles, and reviewing your budget. You’ll eventually choose an affordable solution that you can actually implement. And you might be completely satisfied with the
Right Avenues helps New York City residents file and track noise complaints New York City was never considered “quiet.” But even in a city known for its loudness, many residents still need respite from the noise. The city’s sonic environment
A student researcher analyzes open-source data to monitor human-generated ocean noise Artash Nath is a RISE 100 Fellow and a student researcher who analyzes ocean-noise data to monitor the effects of anthropogenic (human) activity on marine mammal life. He used
How the media covered noise and acoustics in 2021 Every January, Soundproofist compiles a list of notable articles on noise and acoustics that were published during the previous year. So what was notable in 2021? First, the quietness that punctuated
Noise policies when planning urban soundscapes A conversation about intentionality with Dr. Kenya Williams How do you create a sense of place? What’s a sound mark? Why don’t noise ordinances produce meaningful change? These are just some of the topics
January Back in January, 2020, we were still concerned with the usual noise problems. Outside of China, many of our lives hadn’t been significantly impacted by COVID yet, nor had we experience a lockdown. Everyone was still going to the
Some books about sound, noise, and acoustics If you’re interested in reading about sound, you probably have a collection of books already. Personally, I have more than I have time to read. But that doesn’t stop me from collecting more.
Community organizers share struggles and successes in reducing gas-powered leafblower noise You know the sound: a noisy leafblower revving and roaming in your neighborhood. Many of us experience it daily. On weekend mornings when we’re trying to sleep, or while