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Sownd Affects offers sound solutions

Sownd Affects is a London-based organization that works on solutions for noise-sensitive people.

Sownd Affects is an “audio-inclusive” problem-solver When Marion Marincat lost his hearing at the age of 26, he turned this life-changing event into an opportunity to explore audio and noise issues. Using data analysis along with his background in architecture,

Soundproofist August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 Good noise, Podcast episodes, Solutions Read more

The “Silent Cities Project” on pandemic soundscape data

artwork for The Silent Cities Project about global soundscapes during the pandemic

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

Cary November 28, 2022 Learning, Research, Sound mapping Read more

Lowering the noise in India – a conversation with Sumaira Abdulali

In this episode of Soundproofist, we interview noise activist Sumaira Abdulali

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

Cary February 15, 2022May 5, 2024 Activism, Podcast episodes Read more

Helicopter noise over New York City

Episode 24 of Soundproofist was about recreational helicopter noise over New York City

City residents getting stressed by incessant helicopters If you live in New York City or you’re planning to visit, you’ll probably experience a lot of helicopter noise. Helicopter traffic has become a part of daily life in the New York

Cary October 24, 2021May 5, 2024 Activism, News, Podcast episodes Read more

Coping with building noise

In episode 13 of Soundproofist, we talk with acoustician Nathan Sibon about the types of noise inherent in buildings.

An acoustics expert shares insights on common building noise problems At some point in your life, you’ll live in a noisy building. It might be caused by your adjacent neighbors or coming from traffic from outside your windows. Or it

Cary May 25, 2020May 5, 2024 Learning, Podcast episodes, Solutions Read more

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32 | Sownd Affects – with Marion Marincat

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/episodes/17714046-32-sownd-affects-uk-with-marion-marincat.mp3

31 | No More Noise Toronto! – with Ingrid Buday

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/14723765-31-no-more-noise-toronto-with-ingrid-buday.mp3

30 | Washington Heights & noise – with Lucina Chavez-Rosique

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/14159545-30-washington-heights-noise-with-lucina-chavez-rosique.mp3

28 | Gunfire noise – a police shooting range in Cranston, R.I.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/12511988-28-gunfire-noise-with-citizens-from-cranston-rhode-island.mp3

27 | Reporting noise with “Right Avenues” app

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/11555291-27-right-avenues-noise-reporting-app-with-jimin-park.mp3

25 | Noise in India

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/10066939-25-noise-in-india-with-sumaira-abdulali.mp3

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