Noise It is probably the most frequently forgotten of the environmental pollutants whose effects can be far-reaching. Noise harms us in more ways than we can think of and at times without us even knowing about it. We cannot have a noise free world but we sure can have a noise safe world. There are various sources of noise pollutions. In some places noise from construction projects predominate, while in others it is vehicular traffic or noise or noise from airports. Other sources include the noise in occupational settings or even the noise of simultaneous conversation. In over country unleashed loudspeakers disturb the neighborhood on seemingly endless night, where the laws are either battered in the name of religion or just for fun. Talking …show more content…
Architects and interior designers have a notion that acoustically treated spaces are not acoustically appealing. But thanks to the perseverance of certain individuals and their constant innovative study and experience, today’s acoustics have both ‘beauty and brain’. Now acoustics is no more limited only to the dark cinema or big auditoriums, it has become a part of homes, offices, hospitals, educational institutes and also retail spaces. Allowing the end-user to experience true acoustics comfort in the space designed will be appreciated anytime. Noise can cause irritation annoyance, anxiety, anti-social behavior, hostility and violence. It should not be forgotten. When one is designing an open office, he should always consider the acoustic impact of the materials being used. Think about where are the people being placed, hoe the job types are being grouped, sound making, the type of telephones being used, and panel height and ceiling systems. There are plenty of solutions available to combat potential acoustic problems in open-office space in order to facilitate employee productivity. In the past, there has been a stigma associated with acoustic products. Some professionals think they’re utilitarian and that they limit your design option, but this could be nothing but taking one further away from the
“No one seemed to mind the deafening din. How could they stand it?” (62) The noise could be considered a health a hazard. It is so loud that Lyddie could barely hear anything besides the noises.
In all reality, humans in our world today live in a society where all technology is noisy, loud, and distracting. Most people cannot go a day with out listening to music, watching loud scary movies, or having a loud conversation on the phone with out having other people ease dropping on their conversation. The author describes sound and technology in paragraph nine by simply stating how “general aesthetic texture of the city were simply banned outright: canned music, church bells, fire works, and ringtones” (27). The community that hears all of these noises and sounds seems to think it is like an assault against the silence. They do not know from what is normal to what is not.
I know that ’s it’s probably just the pipes or something outside but my mind always goes to an intruder or murderer. Whenever I hear it, I would find an item to hit the intruder with, like an inflatable hammer, only to find nothing.
Who knew architecture and acoustics could bring me closer to
In the world of “Harrison Bergeron '' the society craves a standardized population in order to avoid self-disparaging emotions which in turn foster competition. One way that they enforce this is the use of various handicaps, one being earpieces. One protagonist, George Bergeron is described as having a higher than average intelligence. To ensure George isn’t able to use his brain more than the rest of the population, the government forces him to wear an earpiece that plays sounds at ear splitting volume. About the earpiece, Vonnegu writes that it is “required by law” and that the loud noises are necessary to prevent “people like George from taking unfair advantage of their brains,” (Vonnegut 872).
I recognized quite quickly that customers demonstrate specific proxemics and the reality of the equilibrium theory (or during communication people will find or adjust to a desirable space). I noticed all four space managing distances of that Edward Hall, twelve feet or greater being public distance, four to twelve feet being social distance, eighteen inches to four feet being personal distance, and zero to eighteen inches being intimate distance. For instance us employees communicate with each other at a personal distance same when we communicate with customers, but I did observe that customers communicate with other customers at a social distance instead. In regards to the equilibrium theory, with all the noise happening at Home Depot (saws cutting lumber, registers beeping, and forklifts moving) both the customers and employees will adjust or find that desirable space mainly in cause to our momentary loss of hearing or when taking a customer to find the specific aisle or product that
People will have them blasting and not listen to anything around them. Limiting technology time would increase the amount of people paying attention, especially in a classroom
This could affect the way people do their job as they are being distracted by the noise. As for the chair, it could cause long term damage to the person’s body as they are not seated correctly • The aircon is dripping water: this is dangerous as water could leak onto an electrical cable in the air con which could trigger an electrical shock among an individual in close proximity to the air con. • Audit boxes still in office: anyone could fall over the box as they are walking around the office. • There are a lot of cables from the new computer installation that are getting under people 's feet. Sarah knocked a plug out the other day with her foot: Sara could trip and fall leading to an injury depending on the way she falls down.
A place can contribute to productivity and creativity, it can get in the way and limit efforts. A well-designed place can provide a nudge that guides users to good results and offer cues to support better performance. Lately, the open office plans have been very popular as they are supposed to improve efficiency by allowing for more interaction between office staff. A variety of spaces needs to be provided in offices, spaces for teamwork, standing tables, moving walls, comfy sofa everything.
SPATIALITY The Mall becomes a ‘utopia’ where time and space evaporate (Goss 1993) and creating the civic miracle of heightened safety, excessive cleanliness as well as a well-mannered populace, a process similar to Malcolm Voyce’s (2007) idea of ‘spatial purification’. The aesthetically laid sparkling Italian marble floor leaves a sense of slight consciousness with regard to the clinical and pristine nature of the surroundings. Perhaps, the wafting music of the grand piano (blocked from view by a crowd of onlookers surrounding the pianist) is meant to work as an antidote for the induced anxiety. The material and non-material presence of the mall forms its spatial representation and the conjured “image” plays a crucial role in determining the intended audience.
In Rasmussen’s Experiencing Architecture, the author differentiates architecture from sculpture through utility. Therefore, the eye-catching curvilinear shapes of the hall’s exterior are more than bizarre geometric shapes. Surrounded by an urban setting, the concert hall’s undulating contours invigorates the cultural atmosphere of downtown Los Angeles. Spectators feel free to creatively interpret its ambiguous and novel shapes; whether the curves represent the crashes and clashes of orchestra or the frenzied hand gestures of the conductor, the concert hall ultimately reshapes the cultural landscape of LA as a unique architectural statement. Additionally, the materials used to construct the hall are stainless steel panels that hover above an asymmetrical band of glazing at the building’s base.
Spaces should be limited to only what is needed. 2. Openings should be seen as part of the structure. 3. Eliminate unnecessary ornamentation and detail.
In the architectural realm these nonvisual experiences become important in how our space is perceived, how it makes people feel and even perform. The scale of architecture in relation to the person, the sensation a hand feels while touching a handrail, or the sound a person makes on the building as they walk: all of these
The ever-changing environment that surrounds us is another influence of mine. The environment is currently suffering from pollution and we humans are creating a mass of it. Emissions from manufacturing plants, the burning of fossil fuels, and household and farm chemicals are all ways humans are polluting the environment. And this issue has brought upon great concern for me as well as many others.
• Pollution: Pollution of air, water and soil require millions of years to recoup. Industry and motor vehicles exhaust are the number one pollutants. Heavy Metals, nitrates and plastic are toxins for pollution. While water pollution is caused by oil spill, acid rain, urban runoff; air pollution is caused by various gases and toxins