A5016081089- Noise Effects and Management
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research
- Educational Environments and Student Outcomes
- Music Therapy and Health
- Vehicle Noise and Vibration Control
- Communication in Education and Healthcare
- Speech and Audio Processing
- Facilities and Workplace Management
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Subtitles and Audiovisual Media
- Architecture and Computational Design
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Architecture and Art History Studies
- Linguistic Studies and Language Acquisition
University of Trento
2019-2025
University College London
2022-2024
Eurac Research
2019-2024
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
2018-2019
The human-nature connection should be a key component in the design of supportive and comfortable indoor environments. An interest introducing Nature Based Solutions via Biophilic Design (BD) intervention recently emerged. Related benefits for work efficiency have been identified lab-studies without possibility to perform preliminary assessments. Recently, VR has adopted thanks its advantages data collection highly realistic To date, most research on BD focused visual with nature even if...
Models of perceived affective quality soundscapes have been recently included into standards to guide the measurement and improvement urban soundscapes. Such models developed in outdoor contexts their validity indoor built environments is unclear. A laboratory listening test was performed a mock-up living room with window sight, order develop an soundscape model for residential buildings. During test, 35 participants were asked rate 20 different scenarios each. Scenarios defined by combining...
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, as a result adoption worldwide lockdown measures, home environment has become place where all daily activities are taking for many people. In these changed social and acoustical contexts, we wanted to evaluate perception indoor acoustic in relation traditional new performed at home, i.e., relaxation, working from (WFH). Taking London case study, present paper presents results an online survey administered 464 workers January 2021. The utilized...
The present work constitutes the sequel to analysis of data from an online survey administered 464 home workers in London January 2021 during COVID-19 lockdown. Perceived affective quality indoor soundscapes has been assessed through a previously developed model, as combination two perceptual dimensions, one related
Among the major sources of disturbance in offices, noise and poor acoustics consistently rank at top. Moreover, positive impact which connecting with nature has on individuals is well-documented, yet still not investigated in-depth terms office soundscapes. In present study, a methodology using Virtual Reality (VR) technology employed to analyse benefits Biophilic Design interventions spaces. Notably, study investigates independent interaction effects audio-visual connection 1) soundscape,...
The focus of the building industry and research is shifting from delivering satisfactory spaces to going beyond what merely acceptable with a wave new practice dedicated exploring how built environment can support task performance enhance people’s health well-being. present study addresses role acoustics in this paradigm shift. Indoor soundscape has recently emerged as an approach that brings perceptual perspective on room order shape environments “sound good” according occupants’ preference...
The indoor-outdoor connection provided by ventilation openings has been so far a limiting factor in the use of natural (NV), due to apparent conflict between needs and intrusion external noise. This impedes naturally ventilated buildings meeting acoustic criteria set standards rating protocols, which are reviewed this paper for residential buildings. reflect general effort minimize noise annoyance reducing indoor sound levels, typically without distinction based on strategy. Research...
The period of home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic made importance a high-quality surrounding environment even more evident than before. Several studies have been carried out to assess (negative) impacts noise on annoyance, particularly whilst working from (WFH). present study takes step further by (1) investigating positive and negative "actual" acoustic range activities, i.e., WFH, relaxation, physical, sexual (2) identifying characteristics an "ideal" indoor soundscape. is based...
Soundscape research on indoor environments is emerging as a topic to be addressed for the design of supportive, healthier, and more comfortable spaces. Only few studies so far context educational buildings, mainly focusing high schools universities. This pilot study uses questionnaires based pictorial scales investigate soundscape classrooms primary school children (n = 130; 8-10 years old). Perceived loudness affective dimensions pleasantness arousal were explored. Besides actual...
A model for the assessment of perceived affective quality indoor residential soundscapes is first applied in a field survey carried out 61 dwellings England. Objectives are i) to investigate measurement and soundscape data representation, ii) characterize appropriateness home working relaxation, iii) test differences based on ventilation strategy, iv) identify factors predicting soundscapes. In with natural (N = 34) was windows open, while those mechanical 27) closed system operation....
<title>Abstract</title> In protected natural areas (PNAs), at popular scenic spots, visitors often contribute to noise pollution through their behaviour. Decibel-based sensors don't fully capture this, necessitating a more holistic approach. A mixed-methods framework, based on the ISO 12913 series, was tested in four European PNAs. During five soundwalks (7–12 km long) organised by <italic>Silenzi Quota</italic> initiative, 443 questionnaires were gathered across 28 evaluation points,...
<title>Abstract</title> In protected natural areas (PNAs), at popular scenic spots, visitors often contribute to noise pollution through their behaviour. The decibel-focused monitoring doesn’t capture the quality of an acoustic environment, human behaviour and perception. A mixed-methods framework, based on ISO 12913 series, was tested in four European PNAs address this gap. During five soundwalks (7-12 km long) organised by Silenzi Quota initiative, 443 questionnaires were gathered across...
Abstract Purpose of Review The article reviews the literature on soundscape studies to analyse (i) which methods included in Technical Specification (TS) 12913-2:2018 by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) collecting data from individuals are predominantly used scientific research and (ii) what is level compliance with ISO recommendations employed research. Recent Findings ISO/TS provide three possible protocols individuals’ collection (Methods A, B, C). Despite...
Results of an online survey conducted during the COVID-19 lockdown among 848 home workers living in London (United Kingdom) and Italy are reported with a focus on (1) impacts building services perception acoustic environment while working relaxing at (2) factors associated window opening behaviour. The analyses showed no significant difference soundscape appropriateness for relaxation depending heating, ventilation cooling system typologies, from (WFH) based strategy. Higher WFH was houses...
The study presents findings of a data collection campaign conducted in 61 residential buildings England during the summer 2022, aiming to investigate factors influencing 1) window usage, and 2) activation deactivation mechanical ventilation systems, 3) correlation between soundscape, landscape, individual noise sensitivity, significance attributed external acoustic environment determining usage. survey, covering 55 dwellings reliant on windows for ventilation, highlights that opening is...