# New Noise Experiential Lab Launched to Raise Awareness About Inter-Floor Noise Disturbance

- **Source:** Ministry of National Development
- **Published:** 2023-09-22T01:00:00.000Z
- **Author:** Ministry of National Development
- **Original:** https://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/view/new-noise-experiential-lab-launched-to-raise-awareness-about-inter-floor-noise-disturbance
- **Topics:** Commercial & Industrial, New Launches

## Featured rationale

Greater awareness of household noise and practical mitigation methods may reduce neighbour conflicts and improve liveability in high-density residential developments.

## AI summary

The free Noise Experiential Lab at Block 36 Tanglin Halt Road operated from 23 September to 15 December 2023 to demonstrate inter-floor noise impacts.

## Original article

From 23 September to 15 December 2023, members of public can visit a new Noise Experiential Lab, aimed at enhancing awareness about how everyday actions at home can inadvertently disturb their neighbours, if they do not exercise awareness and consideration towards others. Visitors will also learn various ways to minimise the impact of noise caused to their neighbours.

2 The Lab is run by the Municipal Services Office (MSO), and was mooted by the Community Advisory Panel (CAP) on Neighbourhood Noise following a study visit to Seoul in 2022. The CAP was set up in Apr 2022 to recommend community norms and other measures that can help foster a harmonious living environment.

3 Located at Block 36 Tanglin Halt Road, the lab will be open to the public from 23 September to 15 December 2023 and admission is free. All visitors are required to register at www.go.gov.sg/noiselab prior to their visit.

4 Through an immersive role-playing experience, visitors can gain insights into the impact of various activities and the intensity of the noise levels affecting their neighbours. They can then identify and pinpoint the various noise sources, classify the types of noise and better collaborate on solutions to minimise disturbances.

5 Visitors will also learn simple practical ways to reduce noise and better communicate with neighbours to minimise or address conflicts. Suggestions include giving neighbours ample advance notice of DIY renovation, using exercise mats during home workouts, as well as refraining from dragging furniture and considering the use of chair socks for heavy furniture.

6 At the launch of the Noise Experiential Lab, Senior Minister of State for National Development, Ms Sim Ann, said, “Neighbour noise is often transient and subjective, and hence difficult to address by the authorities alone. This Noise Experiential Lab is another important initiative to promote mutual understanding and neighbourliness. I hope many residents will visit, learn how their daily actions might affect their neighbours, and take simple but effective steps to modify these activities.”

7 Dr William Wan, Chairperson of the Community Advisory Panel on Neighbourhood Noise, said: “The CAP is happy to be part of the conceptualisation and now implementation of the Noise Experiential Lab. My colleagues and I encourage you, your family and friends to take part in this immersive and engaging role-play experience. We are confident visitors will walk away with a better understanding of noise-related issues.”

## Chinese translation

> Translation model: grok_cli

### 新噪声体验实验室启用，以提高对楼层间噪声滋扰的认识

2023年9月23日至12月15日期间，公众可参观新设的噪声体验实验室。该实验室旨在提高人们的意识，认识到若在家中日常生活中不注意、不为他人着想，日常行为可能在无意中打扰邻居。访客也将学习多种减少对邻居造成噪声影响的方法。

2 该实验室由市政服务署（MSO）运营，由邻里噪声社区咨询小组（CAP）在2022年首尔考察访问后提出。该咨询小组于2022年4月成立，负责建议社区规范及其他措施，以促进和谐的居住环境。

3 实验室位于汤申哈尔路36座，将于2023年9月23日至12月15日向公众开放，免费入场。所有访客须在到访前于 www.go.gov.sg/noiselab 登记。

4 通过沉浸式角色扮演体验，访客可深入了解各类活动的影响，以及影响邻居的噪声强度。他们随后可识别并定位各种噪声源，对噪声类型进行分类，并更好地协作提出减少滋扰的解决方案。

5 访客也将学习简单实用的减噪方法，以及如何更好地与邻居沟通，以减少或处理冲突。建议包括：在进行DIY装修前充分提前通知邻居、在家中锻炼时使用运动垫，以及避免拖拽家具，并考虑为重型家具使用椅脚套。

6 在噪声体验实验室启动仪式上，国家发展部高级政务部长沈颖女士表示：“邻里噪声往往具有短暂性和主观性，因此仅靠当局难以单独处理。这一噪声体验实验室是促进相互理解与邻里和睦的又一项重要举措。我希望许多居民前来参观，了解自己的日常行为可能如何影响邻居，并采取简单而有效的步骤来调整这些活动。”

7 邻里噪声社区咨询小组主席温威廉博士（Dr William Wan）表示：“咨询小组很高兴参与噪声体验实验室的构思，并参与其现时的实施。我和同事们鼓励您、您的家人和朋友参与这项沉浸式、富有互动性的角色扮演体验。我们有信心，访客离开时将对噪声相关问题有更深入的理解。”