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3.3. Noise
The room measured at the colonial house was typically noisier than those on the modern building,
especially at night mainly because it was located on the street level next to a busy road. However, the
modern building became noisier during the morning and early afternoon. Also, it is evident that a
double glazed window enjoyed a better performance than the single glazed and tempered glass
windows, even if at sometimes the difference among them was very little (Fig.6).
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4. Conclusions
The results of the experiment clearly showed that in a city with the conditions of Arequipa, double
glazing have not significant impact in improving the quality of indoor temperature and reduction of
noise. The small benefit in reduction of noise at certain times of the day does not justify the cost of
installing double‐glazing, especially because temperatures are within the line of comfort. Therefore
other methods should be explored in order to achieve thermal comfort with sustainable practices,
particularly in higher areas where temperatures can become much colder.
While the experiment has been carried out using real materials and conditions, those can also be
simulated using specialized software, in order to explore multiple choices and alternatives, using
different materials and types of windows. In a second stage of the project, digitally modelled
environments can offer a comparative approach to the measurements carried out in real life.
Exploring the Effect of a Double-glazing Configuration on Acoustic and Thermal Performance of
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