Road Traffic Noise Control
Road Traffic Noise Control
Road Traffic Noise Control
We have continued to explore and apply various noise mitigating design measures in our public housing projects to reduce the road traffic noise impacts to our residents. Taking into account the site characteristics in various projects, we use appropriate mitigation measures such as architectural fins, non-noise sensitive building blocks and noise barriers as well as innovative design of acoustic balconies and acoustic windows in order to reduce road traffic noise impacts to our residents.
The second generation of precast acoustic balconies include a sliding screen in front of the balcony doors, noise-absorbing materials in the balcony wall and ceiling, and inclined panels along the parapet. These designs effectively reduce traffic noise and improve residents’ quality of life.
Hydraulic Concrete Crusher for Demolition Works
- Compared to percussive concrete breakers, Hydraulic Concrete Crushers (HCC) generate less noise.
- Guidelines on the use of HCC in demolition works have been uploaded onto the Resources Business Partners of the Hong Kong Housing Authority web site.
