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The Impact of Simulation on Design Decisions for Sustainability Soundscape (Integration of Acoustics Simulation Programs for a Case Study).

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Τίτλος: The Impact of Simulation on Design Decisions for Sustainability Soundscape (Integration of Acoustics Simulation Programs for a Case Study).
Συγγραφείς: Elsayed, Abdelrahman Marouf, Elfalafly, Mohamed Hassan Sayed Mostafa
Πηγή: Journal of Engineering Sciences; Sep/Oct2026, Vol. 54 Issue 5, p741-751, 11p
Θεματικοί όροι: Soundscapes (Auditory environment), Simulation software, Noise control, Environmental protection planning, Sustainable design, Green infrastructure, Acoustic models, Sustainability
Γεωγραφικοί όροι: Egypt
Abstract (English): The world today faces challenges in achieving sustainable environments, especially through design. Simulation software supports sustainability by helping reduce environmental impacts. One key issue affecting building sustainability is noise from surrounding activities, which influences indoor spaces. Designing sustainable soundscapes in outdoor areas is essential for creating healthy acoustic environments. The research identifies a gap in tools that connect acoustic design with environmental sustainability. It explores how environmental simulation programs can enhance soundscape planning and sustainability. The study focuses on a university building in Egypt (Misr University for Science and Technology) and employs three environmental simulation programs (dBmap.net, iNoise, and Autodesk Forma) to analyze how simulation helps improve the acoustic environment by modeling the existing situation and testing sustainable soundscape strategies (such as barriers, green areas, and water surfaces). Indicators were developed to measure soundscape elements using simulation tools. Results highlight the importance of simulation in creating sustainable acoustic designs and guiding early decisions. The study recommends expanding the use of these tools across Egypt with citizen participation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Arabic): تتناول المقالة دور برامج المحاكاة البيئية في توجيه قرارات التصميم لتحقيق بيئات صوتية مستدامة، مع التركيز على دراسة حالة في جامعة مصر للعلوم والتكنولوجيا (MUST) في مصر. تقوم المقالة بتقييم ثلاثة أدوات محاكاة وهي dBmap.net وiNoise وAutodesk Forma لتحليل تأثيرات الضوضاء الناتجة عن التطورات الحضرية مثل محطة المونوريل القريبة والطريق السريع، وتختبر استراتيجيات بيئات صوتية مستدامة تشمل الحواجز الصوتية والمناطق الخضراء والميزات المائية. تظهر النتائج أن هذه البرامج المحاكاة تدعم بشكل فعال التدخلات التصميمية المبكرة، حيث تقلل مستويات الضوضاء في المباني التعليمية من أكثر من 80 ديسيبل (dBA) إلى حوالي 59 ديسيبل (dBA)، وهو أقرب إلى الحدود الموصى بها. تؤكد الدراسة على أهمية دمج المحاكاة الصوتية في التخطيط المعماري من أجل الاستدامة البيئية، وتوصي بتبني أوسع لهذه الأدوات في مصر مع إشراك أصحاب المصلحة. [Extracted from the article]
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Περιγραφή
ISSN:16870530
DOI:10.21608/JESAUN.2025.412307.1665