The public awareness of noise and annoyance is increasing. At the EU level, new initiatives and directives like 2002/49 have focus on assessment and control of noise and to reduce the number of people exposed. In addition, these directives call for protecting areas in which noise quality is good.
COWI has a comprehensive knowledge and experience in management and control of ambient noise from all kinds of sources. We provide consultancy services within the fields of noise, vibrations and acoustics. Our services range from strategic noise mapping, infrastructure and transport noise, assessment of noise and action planning to acoustical design of buildings and industry.
Feasible solutions
We minimise noise impact through carefully selected mitigation measures in order to achieve the best possible sound conditions. COWI employs 35 highly skilled acousticians, experienced in taking care of environmental noise as well as sound quality and architectural acoustical design. COWI has comprehensive experience in noise from road, rail and air traffic as well as industry. We apply state-of-the-art methods, technology and software in all assignments. We carry out noise calculations and measurements. Our customers encompass ministries, governmental agencies, regional and local authorities as well as industry, building developers and contractors.COWI is authorized to perform environmental noise calculations and measurements, used by public authorities within a wide range of legal planning issues.