A sound solution - addressing acoustics in the home

摘要

Noise is everywhere. The World Health Organization, which has been tracking noise levels for a decade, describes noise pollution as an'underestimated threat'. But consider those less extreme noises that are around us daily. The ones inside our home - those that might not directly relate to volume or pitch. Consider, for example, the emotions that are stirred by a constantly dripping tap, how we feel if our sleep is interrupted by the hum of an extractor fan switching on or the flush of a toilet, even the constant buzz of an electrical appliance on standby in an otherwise silent room. We surveyed more than 2,000 adults across the UK to get greater insight on the impact of these 'everyday' noises - and it's clear that it's time to re-think UK regulations.