Prof Abigail Bristow and Prof Antonio José Torija Martínez are quoted in the recent Ingenia article, “Turning down the noise: the battle against noise pollution” Royal Academy of Engineering (Issue 105).
The article explores the growing impact of noise pollution on health, wellbeing and communities, and examines how engineering, planning and policy can work together to address a challenge that is too often underestimated.
From transport and infrastructure to urban development, the piece highlights how poorly managed noise can contribute to stress, sleep disturbance and long-term health effects — reinforcing the importance of considering sound and noise early and throughout the design process.
This thinking sits at the heart of Noise Network’s work. By bringing together engineers, researchers, policymakers and practitioners, the network supports better understanding, collaboration and innovation to help create quieter, healthier and more sustainable environments.
You can read the full article here
