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Rain on the Roof: Structural Damping and Raindrop Noise Engineering in Tropical Envelopes

• September 17, 2026
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In tropical and high-rainfall regions, building envelope engineering must solve an environmental factor that directly impacts occupant wellness: impact noise pollution. During peak monsoon squalls, a tropical cloudburst can unleash rainfall rates exceeding 60 to 80 mm per hour. Millions of raindrops, each traveling at a terminal velocity of 7 to 9 meters per second, …