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Anti-Noise Pollution Windows

The Acoustic Friendly Ventilation Window (AFVW) is Optimized

— February 10, 2021 — Art & Design
Living in an urban environment means having to deal with noise pollution when opening a window for some fresh air, so the Acoustic Friendly Ventilation Window (AFVW) has been developed in response to this.

The window works to provide natural ventilation thanks to two open vents that will mechanically cycle air into a space in a manner that is four-times better than a conventional window. The system will also reduce the instance of urban noise by 26 decibels to keep the sounds of traffic and city life at bay.

The Acoustic Friendly Ventilation Window (AFVW) has been developed as a prototype by a team of researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Design and Environment (SDE).

Image Credit: National University of Singapore
Trend Themes
1. Noise-blocking Windows - Developing acoustic-friendly windows that decrease noise pollution presents an opportunity to enable better health and productivity outcomes for urban residents.
2. Mechanical Ventilation Systems - Innovating natural ventilation methods through mechanical systems is an opportunity for creating energy-efficient solutions for urban living spaces.
3. Environmental Design Innovations - Progress in the field of environmental design presents an opportunity for professional architects and designers to integrate soundproofing technologies for the modern-day dwelling.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The real estate industry can explore new value propositions in urban living by marketing sustainable and health-promoting living spaces that are build around acoustic-friendly and energy-efficient technology solutions.
2. Construction - Anti-noise pollution windows along with mechanical ventilation systems present an opportunity for the construction industry to incorporate modern design and engineering advancements that are socially responsible.
3. Architectural Design - Innovations in noise reduction through environmental design can bring significant improvements to modern architectural design and overall city design outcomes.
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