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Summary: Architects seek government support to protect children from sound reverberation NHK

1. Japanese architects have requested government aid to install acoustic panels in childcare facilities, citing concerns about high noise levels affecting children's learning and play.
2. The architectural institute proposes subsidies for sound absorption panel installation and adding guidelines for lower reverberation levels when opening new nurseries.
3. Countries like Britain and the US have reverberation time targets for such facilities, while Japan currently has no similar standards; the problem of excessive noise has reportedly led some nursery staff to quit.
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Japanese architects seek government assistance for installing acoustic panels in childcare facilities due to high noise levels affecting children's learning and play. The architectural institute suggests subsidies for sound absorption panel installation, as well as guidelines for lower
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ID: 16cc1459-69f8-460a-9200-58f8c1c3efce

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251117_18/#summary

Date: Nov. 17, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-17

Created: 2025/11/18 02:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:57

Last Read: 2025/11/18 07:55