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A Study of Acoustic Environment Preferences and Improvement Strategies for Indoor Public Spaces in Colleges and Universities in Winter in Cold Regions

  • Harbin institute of technology
  • Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

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Abstract

This study investigates acoustic environment preferences and proposes improvement strategies for indoor public spaces in colleges and universities located in cold regions during winter. Using questionnaire surveys and the Semantic Differential method, we analyzed acoustic preferences in Harbin Institute of Technology‘s architecture building. Results indicate that due to cold-climate buildings’ sound isolation characteristics, indoor sound sources, especially conversation, have increased influence. Participants preferred appropriate background music while disliking equipment noise. Based on these findings, we propose strategies to improve indoor sound environments, including optimizing space design, introducing sound-absorbing materials, and controlling equipment noise. This research provides valuable insights for enhancing acoustic comfort in university indoor public spaces in cold regions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDesign Studies and Intelligence Engineering - Proceedings of DSIE 2025
EditorsLakhmi C. Jain, Valentina Emilia Balas, Qun Wu, Fuqian Shi, Fuqian Shi
PublisherIOS Press BV
Pages1815-1824
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781643686554
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Apr 2026
Externally publishedYes
Event2025 International Symposium on Design Studies and Intelligence Engineering, DSIE 2025 - Hangzhou, China
Duration: 13 Dec 202514 Dec 2025

Publication series

NameFrontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
Volume421
ISSN (Print)0922-6389
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8314

Conference

Conference2025 International Symposium on Design Studies and Intelligence Engineering, DSIE 2025
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHangzhou
Period13/12/2514/12/25

Keywords

  • Acoustic environment
  • Cold regions
  • Improvement strategies
  • Indoor public spaces
  • Winter

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