Effects of spatial characteristics of footsteps sounds and non-acoustic factors on annoyance in lightweight timber buildings

• Published in: Building and environment Vol. 222; p. 109405
• Main Authors: Frescura, Alessia, Lee, Pyoung Jik, Soeta, Yoshiharu, Ariki, Ayaka
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.08.2022
• Subjects: Annoyance; Attitude towards neighbours; Chronotype; Footsteps sound; IACC; Noise sensitivity; Walking pace; Noise sensitivity; Annoyance; Footsteps sound; Attitude towards neighbours; IACC; Chronotype; Walking pace

This study investigates the effect of spatial characteristics of footsteps sound from upstairs in wooden residential buildings together with the influence of non-acoustic factors on annoyance ratings. Footsteps sound were recorded in the laboratory, where a typical lightweight timber joists floor is...