How to avoid a potentially noisy building When you look for a new home, you already have a list of immediate needs to address: cost, location, access to school or work, security, and overall condition. What you might not notice
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
In the early days of the COVID pandemic, a group of researchers in France started a project called “The Silent Cities Project” to collect soundscape and noise data. In November 2022, they shared their story and their methodology in a
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
Arline Bronzaft answers your questions about noise issues Got questions about a noise problem? Here’s your opportunity to get advice from a leading noise expert, Dr. Arline Bronzaft. Dr. Bronzaft has 35 years of experience advising New Yorkers (and others
A student researcher analyzes open-source data on 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 open-source data
A look at Copenhagen In the spring of 2022, I had an opportunity to spend time in a city I’ve wanted to visit for a long time: Copenhagen. Like some cities in the Netherlands, Copenhagen reimagined itself to increase
How Sumaira Abdulali influenced policy and reduced noise Sometimes an act of bravery becomes a cause that ultimately benefits an entire community. That’s what happened when Sumaira Abdulali got involved in a noise issue in the state of Maharashtra over