A Review of the Impact of Noise Pollution on Students in Architecture Studios in Universities

Architecture

Noise is everywhere in varying degrees and its effects are debilitating. The adverse effects of noise pollution on human health are well-documented, encompassing various physical, psychological, and social dimensions. This research endeavours to review the impact of noise pollution on students specifically within architecture studios in universities. Architectural studios are recognized as pivotal environments where students invest a substantial amount of time whilst training to become an architect. Through an extensive literature review, the study observed the multifaceted repercussions of exposure to noise pollution spanning: physical ailments such as hearing impairment, stress, and sleep disturbances; psychological manifestations including reduced concentration and irritability; as well as social ramifications like communication barriers and decreased job satisfaction. Given the critical importance of understanding noise pollution within architectural studios, the study concludes that noise has severe effects on health and well-being of architecture students, and recommends for the implementation of noise level assessments to provide crucial insights into the prevailing conditions within university architecture studios.

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