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008			090401t1988 xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
035			_a(Sirsi) u12358
041			_aeng
100			_aCharles, J.
245			_aRisks and remedies 1 Noise: the risks 2 Noise: the remedies
260			_c1988
350			_a0
490			_aArchitects` Journal _v187(5) 3 February 1988, 47-56
520			_aTwo-part series on noise in buildings. Part 1 examines the risks of noise, such as the effects on hearing, interference with communication and nuisance . Reviews the underlying causes of pitfalls in noise control and sound insulation in commercial buildings and comments on the feasibility of open-plan offices. Part 2 suggests remedies for reducing exposure of occupants to noise. Begins with criteria for sound levels on site and continues with comments on location and the sreening of noise sources to the internal and external planning of buildings. Discusses the design of the building envelope and the role in sound insulation which is played by windows and consequently ventilation . Considers the requirements of internal divisions such as walls , partitions , floors and doors . Reviews types of finish which reduce noise levels and concludes with an overview on the purpose of testing and diagnosing problems. Includes case studies.
650			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN-ACOUSTICS
650			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
650			_aOFFICE DESIGN
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
700			_aMiller, J.
942			_n0
948			_c04/03/1997
999			_c7900 _d7900