What is urban soundscapes of the world?
However, architects and designers still commonly work by example. A main goal of the Urban Soundscapes of the World project is to create a reference database of examples of urban acoustic environments, consisting of high-quality immersive audiovisual recordings (360-degree video and spatial audio), in adherence to ISO 12913-2.
What is a soundscape approach in urban sound planning?
This paper explores a soundscape ap- proach in the urban sound planning process. A framework is first proposed for designing soundscape in urban open public spaces, considering four key components: characteristics of each sound source, acoustic effects of the space, social/demographic aspect of the users, and other physical conditions.
What is soundscape and the built environment?
Soundscape and the Built Environment is the first book to systematically discuss soundscape in the built environment. It begins with a presentation of theory and basic background, answering questions such as: what is soundscape, how is it important, and how does it affect people in terms of their health and perception on the acoustic environment.
Why did John Southworth study urban soundscapes?
Southworth was interested in urban soundscapes; in particular, his work addressed how the sounds of the built environment enhanced people's perception of space and their relationship to the activities occurring within cities. As a result, the first mention of soundscapes appears in urban planning literature.
Urban Soundscapes of the World: selection and reproduction of