Fighting noise – a nonoise podcast
Fighting noise - a nonoise podcast
Podcast Description
noise is the Co2 of tomorrow. A rising issue of our society with dramatic consequences for our health and our performance. Mobility, Manufacturing, Construction or social life are the verticals where most people and wildlife are harmed. But there are solutions.
A lot of people fight against noise to offer everyone a more quiet public space.
Innovators and founders, experts and scientists, and investors.
This podcast will offer you a great panel of these people to understand the problem of noise and create awareness around innovative solutions.
Please share this podcast with anyone having already mentioned the problem of noise.
Together, we will be stronger... fighting noise.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Topics covered include the effects of noise on health and productivity, innovative solutions for industrial communication, and the role of technology in noise management, with episodes discussing the health impacts of noise and solutions by startups like Safehear.
noise is the Co2 of tomorrow. A rising issue of our society with dramatic consequences for our health and our performance. Mobility, Manufacturing, Construction or social life are the verticals where most people and wildlife are harmed. But there are solutions.
A lot of people fight against noise to offer everyone a more quiet public space.
Innovators and founders, experts and scientists, and investors.
This podcast will offer you a great panel of these people to understand the problem of noise and create awareness around innovative solutions.
Please share this podcast with anyone having already mentioned the problem of noise.
Together, we will be stronger… fighting noise.
Urban AVAS, Green Infrastructure, and the Future of City Soundscapes
📚 Shownotes
Your Host:Julien Van Hoeylandt — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienvanhoeylandt/
nonoise — https://www.nonoise.club
Our Guest:
Grant L. Waters : His Linkedin Profile
Discover more about Tranquil City
💡 Takeaways
Electric buses pose a safety risk without engine sound — AVAS systems help but must be designed with care.
Tranquil City helped Transport for London create a multi-layered bus sound with feedback from real users.
The AVAS adapts volume based on location, using mapped noise data (not microphones).
Designing urban sounds involves trade-offs between safety and comfort for residents.
Sound perception is shaped by context — greenery can make traffic noise feel 10 dB lower.
Green infrastructure like trees, living walls and green roofs physically and psychologically reduce urban noise.
Urban sound should support life, not silence it — cities should sound vibrant, not harsh.
Tranquil City is piloting new well-being frameworks to assess green spaces — cities across Europe are welcome to join.
🔊 Soundbites
“We had to design a sound that warned people — but didn’t annoy them.”
“Perception of sound is never just about decibels.”
“Seeing greenery makes people feel the city is 10 dB quieter.”
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sound and Silence in Urban Spaces
02:27 The Concept of Tranquil City
05:24 Electric Buses and the Challenge of Silence
07:56 Designing Sound for Safety
10:43 Engaging Stakeholders in Sound Design
13:37 Balancing Audibility and Comfort
14:30 Demo of the new London bus AVAS Sound
16:56 Responsive Sound Systems for Urban Environments
19:55 Implementation and Impact of Sound Design
21:44 Measuring Sound Impact on Urban Life
26:33 The Psychological Effects of Greenery on Sound Perception
32:56 The Role of Green Infrastructure in Sound Reduction
35:51 Green Roofs: A Solution for Urban Noise
39:30 Envisioning the Soundscape of Future Cities
🔁 Related Episodes
• Finnur Pind – Treble Technologies
Referenced when discussing simulation and design of urban soundscapes.
🎧 Designing Soundscapes or How to Simulate Sound Before It Exists
https://fighting-noise-podcast.podigee.io/21-designing-soundscape-or-how-to-simulate-sound-before-it-exists-finnur-pind-treble
• Chris Berdik – Author of ClamorMentioned in the context of noise perception, the social meaning of sound, and how people relate to urban noise.
🎧 Clamor – How Noise Took Over the World
https://fighting-noise-podcast.podigee.io/19-clamor-chris-berdik-how-noise-took-over-the-world
- Pascal van Dort – Global Acoustics Ambassador, Rockwool
Cited as an example of how large industry players influence noise policy and standards.
🎧 Why Acoustic Standards Matter – with Pascal van Dort
https://fighting-noise-podcast.podigee.io/15-balancing-aesthetics-and-acoustics-in-design-pascalvandort-rockfon
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