Design with sound in mind using traffic noise analysis

Traffic noise can significantly impact occupant comfort, site usability, and urban livability. In this video, you'll explore how Forma’s noise analysis tools help you evaluate and visualize environmental noise levels early in the design process. You’ll learn the difference between rapid and detailed noise analysis, understand how traffic data is used in simulations, and explore how to interpret noise maps to make better-informed planning and massing decisions that mitigate noise exposure for building occupants and public spaces.

After completing this video, you’ll be able to:

• Describe the difference between rapid and detailed noise analysis tools in Autodesk Forma and when to use each.
• Interpret noise maps and decibel readings to understand traffic noise impact across a project site.
• Apply noise analysis insights to adjust site layout, massing, or buffer zones to reduce noise exposure and improve user comfort.