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Analysis of Living Noise in a Multi-unit Dwelling using Acoustic Simulation

  • Yang, Ginam (Department of Architectural Engineering, Kyonggi University) ;
  • Ann, Joon-suk (Department of Architectural, Kyonggi University) ;
  • Kim, Daewon (Department of Plant Architectural Engineering, Kyonggi University) ;
  • Kim, Gwang-Hee (Department of Plant Architectural Engineering, Kyonggi University) ;
  • Shin, Yoonseok (Department of Plant Architectural Engineering, Kyonggi University)
  • Received : 2015.12.14
  • Accepted : 2016.01.15
  • Published : 2016.02.20
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Abstract

More than half of Korea's urban population currently lives in multi-unit dwellings. This particular residence structure inevitably positions the living spaces of residents in close proximity to one another. Because of this proximity, the sounds of a particular household will transfer to other residents' units creating conflict between tenants. Efforts to alleviate this problem have been made in both the public and private sector. A prominent method of noise analysis between living units has been to make an actual sound measurement and obtain qualitative measurements from questionnaires. Although this method has been most widely used, such analysis requires a large amount of human effort and time. In addition, the questionnaire method fails to provide the objective information needed to accurately assess the noise situation. To overcome the inadequacies of this previous method, this study seeks to evaluate the applicability of an acoustic simulation method. Three types of living noises were analyzed to assess the noise levels passed between multi-unit dwellings. The acoustic simulation method was found to be more economical, efficient, and adaptable in information processing. The results of this study can be further applied to design and control living-noise through procedures such as acoustic absorption or space redesign.

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