Elassaly, Youssef;
Zhand, Sepehr;
Okkali Alsavada, Merve;
Karimi, Kayvan;
(2023)
Noise Pollution as a Discomforting Factor Within Urban Open Spaces.
In:
ISUF 2023 Praxis of Urban Morphology: Conference Proceedings Part II.
(pp. pp. 1221-1233).
University of Belgrade - Faculty of Architecture: Belgrade, Serbia.
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Abstract
he global surge in urban population has triggered extensive urban expansion and congested city centres, resulting in a spectrum of public health concerns. Spatial characteristics of urban spaces play a pivotal role in addressing these challenges. This study aims to comprehensively expand the understanding of spatiality at busy junctions. Through a comparative analysis, it investigates the interplay between urban structure configuration, noise pollution, and human behaviour. The study's focal point is exploring how noise patterns influence pedestrian movement, navigation, and co- presence, alongside probing the intricate links between spatial structure and human behaviours that shape noise patterns. The principal aim is to comprehensively understand how noise patterns shape public space utilization and purpose, while interacting with other spatial aspects. The research employs qualitative and quantitative methods, concentrating on four locations within the Camden borough of London. Data collection tools are utilized to observe and map human behaviours, encompassing movement patterns, co-presence, and navigational trends. Manual measurements capture diverse noise patterns through acoustic meters. Space syntax analysis allows the research to delve into urban structure's spatial aspects. Geolocated data undergoes analysis through QGIS, depthmap, and SPSS software. The findings provide insights into the influence of discomfort-inducing noise on human behaviour, particularly co-presence dynamics. The study reveals latent connections between syntactic measures and visual analysis on noise patterns. Ultimately, the research outcomes offer valuable perspectives on the relationship between spatial arrangement, noise patterns, and junction design. This understanding aims to enhance acoustic comfort and public well-being.
| Type: | Proceedings paper |
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| Title: | Noise Pollution as a Discomforting Factor Within Urban Open Spaces |
| Event: | XXX Conference of the International Seminar on Urban Form (ISUF2023) |
| Location: | Belgrade, Serbia |
| Dates: | 4 Sep 2023 - 9 Sep 2023 |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Publisher version: | https://isuf2023.org/ |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Noise Pollution, Human Behaviour, Comfort, Urban Structure, Space Syntax |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment > The Bartlett School of Architecture |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10198185 |
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