Creating Acoustic Comfort In Residential Spac...

Creating Acoustic Comfort In Residential Spaces

Author Name : Skrypka Vitalii

ABSTRACT This article examines the challenges of ensuring acoustic comfort in residential spaces, which directly affects quality of life, psychophysiological well-being, and residents' satisfaction with their living environment. Despite the substantial body of research accumulated in this field, significant unresolved issues remain, particularly regarding optimal structural solutions, effective soundproofing materials, and the development and standardization of objective criteria for assessing the acoustic environment. Contradictions in the literature stem from the subjectivity of noise perception, variations in measurement methods, and the absence of unified standards for residential buildings with differing architectural features. The objective of this study is to identify the fundamental factors shaping acoustic comfort in the specified spaces, analyze existing soundproofing methods while considering emerging trends, and assess their prospects. The author concludes that achieving acoustic comfort in this context requires a systematic approach, incorporating the consideration of soundproofing properties of materials, optimization of architectural solutions, and adaptation of engineering systems. The author's contribution lies in identifying understudied aspects of noise impact and formulating recommendations for further research. The findings of this study will be valuable for architects, designers, and specialists in building acoustics.