Noise Pollution

Hyukjin Kwon

St. Paul’s School

Abstract

As apartment housing becomes more prevalent worldwide, noise disturbances have emerged as a
common and significant issue. These disturbances include not only internal noise from neighboring
units but also external noise, such as road traffic, which affects residents’ mental and physical health.
This research paper explores the unique challenges residents experience and proposes effective strategies
that could mitigate noise disturbances. To get the best solutions, this paper divided the big idea of
mitigation of noise disturbances into four case studies. The first and second case studies mention the
effect of floor impact noises and an alternative to reduce heavy-weight floor impact noise.
On the other hand, the third and fourth case studies focus on urban noises and noise control strategies
that minimize the noise. The recommended solutions include architectural modifications, community
initiatives, policy recommendations, and technological innovation. However, despite these promising
approaches, more studies should focus on the long-term effects of various mitigation strategies.

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