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Towards soundscape indices [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The growing field of soundscape studies considers sound environments as perceived, in context, with an interdisciplinary approach. This paper outlines an ongoing European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant project, which aims to establish “soundscape ...
Mitchell, A   +13 more
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Le paysage sonore comme révélateur de l’esprit du lieu : une sécrétion latente

open access: yesVertigO, 2018
The sound atmosphere determines all our urban experience. Today, it is impossible to ignore it or to consider it only like discomfort. What is the role of the soundscape in the creation of a sensitive, shared, historical and contemporary heritage? How to
Mohsen Ben Hadj Salem, Chiraz Chtara
doaj   +1 more source

Dancing Ambiguity: Nora and the Politics of Cultural Nationalisation in Southern Thailand

open access: yesNations and Nationalism, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper examines Nora, a traditional dance‐drama from southern Thailand, through its designation as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (2021) and the Thai government's recognition of its performers as National Artists (2018, 2021). It situates these actions within Thailand's cultural nationalisation.
Goeun Kim
wiley   +1 more source

Sponges survive and develop infaunal snapping shrimp communities when transplanted immediately after clonal propagation: implications for restoration

open access: yesRestoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Sponges historically dominated the heterotrophic biomass of Florida Bay's hard‐bottom habitat, providing crucial ecosystem services including shelter for soniferous shrimp that contribute to the marine soundscape. The loss of the sponge communities has inspired restoration efforts using in‐water nurseries for vegetative ...
William C. Sharp   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards guidelines for soundscape design

open access: yes, 2015
Architects and urban planners request guidelines with regards to soundscape design. In 2013 staff and students at the University of Sheffield, UK, were invited to take part in an electronic survey to investigate what kinds of urban open spaces that they ...
Axelsson, Östen,
core   +1 more source

The soundscape and tourism experience in rural destinations: an empirical investigation from Shawan Ancient Town

open access: yesHumanities & Social Sciences Communications
Rural tourism is becoming more valued by different tourist destinations along with the expansion of its market, especially, ancient town tourism, as one of the special rural tourism destinations, has become popular in recent years.
Wenxi (Bella) Bai   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Designing with Sound as a Methodology to Reconnect Water, Culture and Heritage in Tetouan, Morocco

open access: yesBlue Papers
This paper explores the use of soundscape design to reconnect the people of Tetouan, Morocco, with their cultural heritage as embodied in their historic skundo water system.
Regina Klinger   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integrating virtual reality experiences with preservice and inservice science teachers

open access: yesSchool Science and Mathematics, EarlyView.
Abstract VR environments offer opportunities for novel science learning experiences. This article discusses how we integrated virtual reality experiences with preservice and inservice science teachers. We explore the affordances of VR for enhancing science education and its potential applications in secondary level classrooms. Specifically, we describe
Alec Bodzin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Indoor Soundscape Perception and Soundscape Appropriateness Assessment While Working at Home: A Comparative Study with Relaxing Activities

open access: yes
The COVID-19 pandemic’s rapid shift to working from home has fundamentally challenged residential acoustic design, which traditionally prioritises rest and relaxation rather than sustained concentration. However, a clear gap exists in understanding
Yong Huang   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Descriptors and indicators for soundscape design: Vibrancy as an example [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
In order to implement the soundscape approach into the urban environment management and design practice, there is a current need to develop operative tools; namely, soundscape descriptors and indicators. So far, a number of descriptors have been proposed
Kang, J, Aletta, F
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