eprintid: 10197033
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creators_name: Torresin, S
creators_name: Aletta, F
creators_name: Dicle, S
creators_name: Albatici, R
creators_name: de Dear, R
creators_name: Hasegawa, Y
creators_name: Kang, J
creators_name: Parkinson, T
creators_name: Cabrera, D
title: Towards developing a model of adaptive acoustic comfort in the built environment: A thematic analysis from an expert focus group
ispublished: inpress
divisions: UCL
divisions: B04
divisions: C04
divisions: F34
note: © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/bync-nd/4.0/).
abstract: The adaptive capacities of building occupants have so far been primarily investigated in relation to the thermal climate through the adaptive thermal comfort model. However, the concept of adaptation extends beyond thermal conditions and is relevant to other sensory modalities, such as acoustics. This is significant for both human health and well-being, as well as environmental considerations. The latter aspect is linked to potential variations in acoustic sensitivities between naturally ventilated and mechanically ventilated buildings, which, if identified and acknowledged, could lead to a greater applicability of passive ventilation strategies through tailored acoustic criteria. Drawing from thematic analysis of discussions held in a focus group comprising 8 experts in acoustics, soundscape, and adaptive thermal comfort, this study aims to 1) delineate the underlying assumptions of acoustic adaptation in built environments, and 2) establish a research agenda towards developing a framework for adaptive acoustic comfort. The identified themes include: the definition of adaptive acoustic comfort, potentially contributing acoustic and non-acoustic factors, differences and similarities with the adaptive thermal comfort model, and the methodology for collecting data. In terms of results, 1) adaptive acoustic comfort would be based on potential modifying effects of recent past acoustic exposure and other environmental factors (including multi-domain effects), contextual, and personal factors on people's acoustic expectations and preferences. 2) To test this concept, the very first step will have to be the construction of a comprehensive global acoustic comfort database.
date: 2024-12
date_type: published
publisher: Elsevier BV
official_url: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.112074
oa_status: green
full_text_type: pub
language: eng
primo: open
primo_central: open_green
verified: verified_manual
elements_id: 2312131
doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.112074
lyricists_name: Aletta, Francesco
lyricists_name: Kang, Jian
lyricists_name: Torresin, Simone
lyricists_id: FALET55
lyricists_id: JKANG71
lyricists_id: STORR68
actors_name: Aletta, Francesco
actors_id: FALET55
actors_role: owner
full_text_status: public
publication: Building and Environment
volume: 266
article_number: 112074
issn: 0360-1323
citation:        Torresin, S;    Aletta, F;    Dicle, S;    Albatici, R;    de Dear, R;    Hasegawa, Y;    Kang, J;         ... Cabrera, D; + view all <#>        Torresin, S;  Aletta, F;  Dicle, S;  Albatici, R;  de Dear, R;  Hasegawa, Y;  Kang, J;  Parkinson, T;  Cabrera, D;   - view fewer <#>    (2024)    Towards developing a model of adaptive acoustic comfort in the built environment: A thematic analysis from an expert focus group.                   Building and Environment , 266     , Article 112074.  10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.112074 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.112074>.    (In press).    Green open access   
 
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