Contribution
Acoustic simulation and auralizations to investigate the impact of textile building façades in urban environments
* Presenting author
Abstract:
Cities and their inhabitants often suffer from noise from numerous sound sources and the typical building design in urban areas tends to increase rather than reduce noise levels. While numerous sound-reducing measures are available, for example for highways or in interior spaces, the possibility of using sound-absorbing textile façades in an urban context has so far been little researched. In the presented project, first the characteristics of textile façades are investigated using acoustic measurements and simulations, and in a second step, these characteristics are applied in acoustic simulations of urban scenarios in the city of Aachen. These scenarios are modelled corresponding to real streets and adapted in the simulations for different façade configurations, varying the type of material as well as the amount. In addition to evaluating noise levels, the applied simulation tool enables the generation of auralizations, allowing direct listening and comparison of scenarios and their façade configurations.