Building Acoustics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 7, 2024
This
study
examines
22
peer-reviewed
papers
to
offer
insights
into
the
current
utilization
of
psycho-acoustic
sound
quality
metrics
in
research
focused
on
indoor
soundscapes.
The
selection
followed
PRISMA
method
for
systematic
review,
by
descriptive
and
bibliometric
analyses.
review
focuses
(i)
identifying
what
indicators
can
be
utilized
obtain
an
objective
soundscape
assessment,
(ii)
determining
if
descriptors
vary
with
desired
activities
within
space.
findings
provide
overview
how
are
used
predict
perceived
annoyance
environments.
discussion
delves
response
variables
related
occupants’
perception
across
various
settings.
It
highlights
lack
sufficient
prediction
models
based
Further
is
required
develop
tools
enabling
optimal
design
soundscapes,
which
according
intended
use
room.
Journal of Building Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
87, С. 108947 - 108947
Опубликована: Март 11, 2024
Among
the
major
sources
of
disturbance
in
offices,
noise
and
poor
acoustics
consistently
rank
at
top.
Moreover,
positive
impact
which
connecting
with
nature
has
on
individuals
is
well-documented,
yet
still
not
investigated
in-depth
terms
office
soundscapes.
In
present
study,
a
methodology
using
Virtual
Reality
(VR)
technology
employed
to
analyse
benefits
Biophilic
Design
interventions
spaces.
Notably,
study
investigates
independent
interaction
effects
audio-visual
connection
1)
soundscape,
2)
physiological
parameters,
3)
explores
potential
correlations
between
soundscape
response.
Three
different
visual
scenarios
(Indoor
Green,
Outdoor
Green
Non-Biophilic)
three
sound
environments
(Office
−
O,
Office
+
Traffic
O
T
Nature
N)
for
virtual
environment
were
combined
between-subjects
design
experiment.
During
their
exposure
each
acoustical
scenario,
198
participants'
responses
perceived
affective
quality
soundscapes
(ISO/TS
12913-2)
reactions
(Electro-Dermal
Activity
-
EDA,
Pulse
Rate
PR,
Skin
Temperature
-ST)
collected.
The
results
show
effect
factor
assessment,
N
scenario
resulting
increased
pleasantness
eventfulness
compared
i.e.
more
vibrant
soundscape.
an
stimuli
was
detected,
IG
being
effective
N,
while
OG
beneficial
scenario.
Significant
elicited
presence
than
one:
pleasant
associated
lowered
EDA
PR
additional
improvement
indoor
greenery.
(O
tended
decrease
skin
temperature
greenery,
unpleasant
eventful
T)
gave
largest
increase
absence
nature-related
elements
indoors.
This
research
provides
first
insights
biophilic
spaces
through
stimuli.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
154(3), С. 1813 - 1826
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2023
Soundscape
research
on
indoor
environments
is
emerging
as
a
topic
to
be
addressed
for
the
design
of
supportive,
healthier,
and
more
comfortable
spaces.
Only
few
studies
so
far
context
educational
buildings,
mainly
focusing
high
schools
universities.
This
pilot
study
uses
questionnaires
based
pictorial
scales
investigate
soundscape
classrooms
primary
school
children
(n
=
130;
8-10
years
old).
Perceived
loudness
affective
dimensions
pleasantness
arousal
were
explored.
Besides
actual
soundscape,
children's
ideal
was
investigated
well.
The
results
indicate
that
most
frequent
sounds
in
are
generated
by
students
themselves
(voices,
movements)
followed
traffic.
urban
modulates
perception
when
windows
open
ensure
natural
ventilation.
Pleasantness
associated
with
students'
age,
perceived
loudness,
frequency
voices
nearby
classrooms.
hearing
(children's
voices)
sirens
affects
arousal.
Our
at
mostly
exposed
unpleasant
sounds,
whereas
their
preferred
ones
music
nature-related
ones.
findings
have
implications
positive
inclusive
learning
environments.
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(5), С. 2758 - 2758
Опубликована: Март 4, 2025
Sound
quality
in
urban
spaces
is
not
only
a
matter
of
limit
values
for
noise
levels
but
also
key
to
human
physical
and
psychological
well-being,
which
makes
it
challenge
the
latest
data
analysis
techniques
[...]
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
156(4), С. 2376 - 2394
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
We
explored
the
underpinnings
of
providing
positive
listener
experiences
for
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
patients
with
compositions
added
sounds.
Our
objective
was
to
derive
an
approach
such
interventions
based
on
soundscape
perception
and
need
fulfillment.
In
one
study,
we
gathered
qualitative
empirical
data
about
imagined
soundscapes
where
nine
fundamental
needs
were
fulfilled.
Hierarchical
clustering
thematic
analysis
showed
that
clustered
into
four
types
sonic
ambiances,
i.e.,
affective
connotations
soundscapes:
Comfortable,
Pleasurable,
Motivating,
or
Stimulating
ambiances.
derived
design
parameters
achieve
these
ambiances
sound
compositions:
eventfulness,
ambiance
qualities,
narrative
structure,
distribution.
A
artist
asked
use
create
compositions.
a
listening
experiment,
examined
their
effects
perceived
pleasantness
eventfulness
listeners'
experienced
pleasure
arousal.
Soundscapes
as
pleasant
varying
in
line
our
structured
approach.
found
strong
correlation
between
listener's
moderate
Finally,
suggested
future
research,
three
should
be
considered
rather
than
four.
Concluding,
need-driven
could
form
promising
way
support
ICU
patients.
