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Journal Article
ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS AS ANTI-NOISE ADVOCATES
1993
Overview
Evidence is mounting that noise pollution must be recognized as a serious health hazard, rather than a mere annoyance. Although modern technology has resulted in creating noisier surroundings, there is the technical ability to lower the din or it can be developed with some effort. For example, the treatments to reduce the noise level of New York City's noisy transit system existed for many years but the operators of this system refused to abandon their posture that noise was inherent to the operation of a rail system. Only continued citizen pressure forced the agency to initiate the appropriate abatement programs. Similarly, it was citizen action that lowered the decibels of aircraft. Now engineers and designers are being asked to involve themselves more directly and assertively in producing quieter generators, fans and compressors. Architects must also plan to muffle the sounds as they design apartment dwellings and office buildings to house more people in limited spaces. Professionals must play more active roles in identifying, assessing and correcting noise problems.
