The Acoustic Environment of Care Homes, 9781032502120
Hardcover
Unveiling sound’s impact on elderly well-being in Chinese care homes.

The Acoustic Environment of Care Homes

case studies from china

$310.40

  • Hardcover

    218 pages

  • Release Date

    21 February 2025

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Summary

Silence and Solace: Understanding Acoustics in Care Homes

This book delves into the often-overlooked acoustic environment within China’s care homes, providing a comprehensive analysis of its impact on residents’ well-being.

Inside You’ll Discover:

  • Chapter 1: An overview of China’s care home landscape, including distribution, size, demand, future development, and a focus on the crucial indoor acoustic environment.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781032502120
ISBN-10:1032502126
Author:Jingyi Mu, Jian Kang
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:Routledge
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:218
Release Date:21 February 2025
Weight:585g
Dimensions:234mm x 156mm
About The Author

Jingyi Mu

Jingyi Mu is Associate Professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Architecture and Design, Harbin Institute of Technology. Visiting Scholar of UCL Institute of Environmental Design and Engineering, the Bartlet, University College London (UCL). She specializes in research on architectural environments for elderly care facilities and healthy environment of public buildings.

Jian Kang is a Professor of Acoustics and Soundscape at the UCL Institute of Environmental Design and Engineering, The Bartlet, University College London (UCL). He is Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering, a Member of Academia Europaea – The Academy of Europe, an International Member (Academician) of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and President of the International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration (IIAV).

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