Environmental Sound

SOUND IN NATURAL, URBAN, AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTS

Environmental Sound

Acoustics 2023: Octavio Aranda - Review of Impact of Vibration Techniques on Flood Defence Structures (FDS)

CPD Refresher training - Wind Turbine Noise

Wind Turbine Noise Assessment by Richard Perkins of Mott MacDonald

IOA Irish Branch Paul McCullough Dog Barking Assessment Methodology

Irish Branch Lunchtime Meeting ‘Assessing the noise impact of dog kennelling developments – EHO draft guidance’.

An Evening on Vegetation and Acoustics

En 12:00 Sound radiation from composite plates

by Dr Haydar Aygun

Senior Members Group - Acoustics reasons for 'greening' the environment (20th April 2022)

Presented at Senior Members Group of the IOA on 20th April 2022

N&VE 16:45 Specification and design of silencers for control of low frequency noise from an environmental test facility

By Malcolm Smith and Erika Quaranta

En 12:30 Good Acoustics Design, Overheating & Sustainability

by Colin Cobbing and Dani Fiumicelli

A workshop on the new (July 2021) Environment Agency technical guidance on environmental permits

Eastern Branch hybrid 'A workshop on the new (July 2021) Environment Agency technical guidance on environmental permits'  (16 June 2022)

Acoustics reasons for 'greening' the environment

Senior Members Group - Acoustics reasons for 'greening' the environment (20th April 2022)

January/February 2024

The January/February 2024 issue of Acoustics Bulletin celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Acoustics, featuring articles on diverse topics such as noise from motor vehicles, acoustics reports, IOA Diploma results, and the impact of sound on hearing and various STEM campaigns, along with updates on policy, and the IOA's various events.

01 January 2024

Railway Noise Reduction Retrofits for Curved Tracks

Construction and Demolition

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Trending
Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Kapil Thirwani
Kapil Thirwani
28 July 2025
The 'IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control' 2025/26 - available via Distance Learning for International Students

The pandemic left bitter and sour notes in everyone’s lives at different levels. The learnings have made radical changes in the way people lead their lifestyles at home and at work.

Effects on animals/habitals

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
27 February 2026
Preventing harmful effects of human made noise on biodiversity

Preventing the harmful effects of noise from human activity on biodiversity is the topic of a new briefing

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 February 2026
Consultation scoping SEA for offshore energy

Consultation on scoping strategic environmental assessment for offshore energy acknowledges increasing noise sources in offshore waters

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
04 July 2025
Scottish Government report potential impact of noise on whale stranding

Following a mass stranding of 55 pilot whales on the Isle of Lewis in July 2023, the Scottish Government Marine Directorate undertook research

Environmental Noise Monitoring

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 October 2025
IAQM publishes Position Statement on the use of low-cost sensor systems for PM10

The IAQM has published a new Position Statement outlining their position on the use of low-cost sensor systems for PM10, in the vicinity of demolition and construction sites.

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Southern Branch & Renewable Energy Advisory Group

SOUTHERN BRANCH MEETING ASSESSMENT AND RATING OF WIND TURBINE NOISE GUIDANCE EXPLAINING THE PROPOSED UPDATES TO ETSU R 97

06 August 2025, 12:00 PM

Industrial Noise

Trending
Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

Senior and Junior Acoustic Consultants

As our Acoustics team continues to grow, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help deliver transformative infrastructure and renewable energy projects nationwide.

Level: Various
Salary: Undisclosed

A comparison of ASHP assessment methods

by Nicola Steadman

BCO Guide to Fit Out 2025 - Overview of updates

London Branch 9th July 2025

Modelling

Trending
Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 February 2026
Proposal for 10 year noise mapping cycle

The Institute of Acoustics disagrees with proposals in Scotland to extend cycles for updating noise maps and action plans from five to ten years.

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Trending
Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

Acoustic Consultant

A respected environmental consultancy is seeking an Acoustic Consultant in Reading to strengthen its team. This role involves a mix of environmental noise, building acoustics, and design consultancy.

Level: Mid Level
Location: Reading
Salary: Undisclosed

Noise Control

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Trending
Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

Consultants in Acoustics and Vibration

We are expanding our Surrey offices and are considering applicants including graduate and year-out placements roles. This is an opportunity to be involved in some extraordinary projects.

Level: Entry Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: Undisclosed

A comparison of ASHP assessment methods

by Nicola Steadman

Planning

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
23 March 2026
Proposal to allow 30 metre wind turbines

Government are consulting on permitted development for single wind turbines up to 30m high for business and public sector

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
17 March 2026
Placemaking needs Good Acoustic Design

Inclusion of Good Acoustic Design in revised Design and Placemaking PPG would support effective noise management.

Trending
Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 February 2026
Proposal for 10 year noise mapping cycle

The Institute of Acoustics disagrees with proposals in Scotland to extend cycles for updating noise maps and action plans from five to ten years.

Trending
Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 February 2026
Consultation - Design and Placemaking PPG

Draft Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance recognises consideration of noise in developing healthy, comfortable buildings