Dr Benz Kotzen is a chartered landscape architect with over 25 years’ experience in the field. Colin English is a chartered acoustic engineer and past president of the Institute of Acoustics.

"A highly useful source of information ... for architects, planners, developers, engineers and acousticians" – Acoustics Bulletin"A useful book that should improve your knowledge of barrier noise control. It has the potential to inspire, to encourage you to develop barriers that are both effective and attractive. Even if you don't have time to read the text, you will gain many ideas merely by looking at the pictures." – Graham Custard, Noise Engineering Journal

• Introduction. Defining the Need for Barriers. Acoustic and Visual Impact Assessment – Environmental Impact Assessment Techniques and Mitigation. Acoustic Performance of Barriers. Barrier Morphology and Design. Types of Barrier and Barrier Materials. Planting and Bio-barriers. Noise Amelioration and Roads. Tunnels. Airports. Environmental Noise Barriers in Other Locations - Industrial Uses