Effects of Façades on Urban Acoustic Environment and Soundscape: A Systematic Review

Façades cover a significant amount of surfaces in cities and are constant interaction with the acoustic environment. Noise pollution is one most concerning burdens for public health wellbeing; however, façade performance generally not considered outdoor spaces, contrast to indoor spaces. This study presents systematic literature review examining 40 peer-reviewed papers regarding effects façades on urban environment soundscape. affect sound pressure levels reverberation time spaces can people’s perception The classified into three groups: Effects environment, including sound-reflecting, sound-absorbing sound-producing effects; soundscape, auditory non-auditory context around façades, boundary atmospheric effects.