Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 13(3), pp. 2114 - 2133
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.130346
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The Mutual Acoustic Effect Between the Open Theater and Public Urban Environment: A Case Study of The Children's Cultural Park

Zeinab BahaaEldien AboQaleb ^1,*, Seham Abou-Seree Haroun ¹, Ayman Abdel-Hamed Al-Shewi ², Mohsen Hasan Eltouni ^3
1 Department of Urban Design, Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning, Cairo University, Egypt
² Department of Acting and Directing, Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, Academy of Arts, Egypt
³ Department of Acoustics, Higher Institute of Cinema, Academy of Arts Academy of Arts, Egypt

ABSTRACT

Open theaters are crucial for public urban environments, as they require high-quality speech and listening processes. Designers protect open theaters by creating barriers and technical solutions to maintain an appropriate acoustic level. However, the impact of open theaters on the surrounding urban environment is often overlooked. This research aims to understand the mutual influence between open theaters and the surrounding environment to ensure environmental friendliness and noise-free operation. To achieve this, noise levels are measured near the open theater and other noise sources, such as roads, commercial uses, maintenance workshops, and mosques. These levels are then used to predict noise levels in the surrounding areas. The methodology was applied to Children's Cultural Park in Cairo, analyzing acoustic results to increase awareness of selecting the appropriate location for open theaters in urban environments. The noise levels were monitored at 10 different times, divided into three periods: morning (6 am to 12 pm), afternoon (2 pm to 6 pm), and night (8 pm to 12 am). The predicted noise levels were then mapped using satellite images and standard noise models, and the predictions were verified with recorded noise data from the field study.

KEYWORDS
Acoustic Comfort, Open Theater, Open Performance Area, Public Urban Environment, Noise Pollution, Noisy Residential Areas, GIS Modeling, Spatial Analysis

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[1] Zeinab BahaaEldien AboQaleb , Seham Abou-Seree Haroun , Ayman Abdel-Hamed Al-Shewi , Mohsen Hasan Eltouni , "The Mutual Acoustic Effect Between the Open Theater and Public Urban Environment: A Case Study of The Children's Cultural Park," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 2114 - 2133, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.130346.

(b). APA Format:
Zeinab BahaaEldien AboQaleb , Seham Abou-Seree Haroun , Ayman Abdel-Hamed Al-Shewi , Mohsen Hasan Eltouni (2025). The Mutual Acoustic Effect Between the Open Theater and Public Urban Environment: A Case Study of The Children's Cultural Park. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 13(3), 2114 - 2133. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.130346.