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Evaluation of Soundscapes in Urban Parks in Olsztyn (Poland) for Improvement of Landscape Design and Management

open access: yesLand, 2021
Soundscape analyses and noise measurements should be a part of pre-design works involved in planning green areas in city centers. The aim of the study was to conduct a multi-criteria analysis of the soundscape of three parks in Olsztyn (Poland) as a part
Agnieszka Jaszczak   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Creating space(s) for learning in prison: Developing an andragogical framework

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Learning in prison is too often excluded from wider discussions of educational experiences, processes and impact. This paper proposes, for the first time, an iterative andragogical framework to conceptualise learning spaces within prison contexts.
Morwenna Bennallick   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Developing a taxonomy of soundscape interventions from a catalogue of real-world examples

open access: yesActa Acustica
In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in urban soundscapes and a shift towards a user-focused approach in urban sound environments. Despite this interest, there is no comprehensive taxonomy for soundscape design available. The Catalogue of
Chen Xiaochao   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

The ecology of city soundscape: a contribution to urban sustainability

open access: yesDearq, 2015
The ecology of a city’s soundscape studies sounds in public spaces and the relationships between its inhabitants, which is an essential component for the sustainability and planning of contemporary cities.
Roberto Cuervo Pulido
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond the Classroom: Cognitive and Educational Insights Into Gameplay‐Based Second Language Learning

open access: yesFuture in Educational Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This pilot study investigated how the narrative‐rich Chinese AAA game Black Myth: Wukong supports advanced Mandarin learners. Using reflective journals, semi‐structured interviews, and exploratory electroencephalogram (EEG), we examined learners' cognitive, affective, and cultural experiences.
ShuPei Wang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A dramaturgy of uncertainty: Transdisciplinary manoeuvres across forestry and theatre

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract The uncertainties of climate change mean that forestry adaptation strategies are often complex and contested. Research has suggested that there is an interest in the forestry sector for facilitated dialogue about uncertainty (de Pellegrin Llorente et al., 2023).
Rachel Clive   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Livingscape multi-sensory experience in urban historical places: subjective assessment from the local people and quality of the urban environment [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The environmental quality of open spaces has more and more become an essential part of urban culture. The multi-sensory nature of livingscape (urban blight, soundscape, light-scape, thermal-scape, subjective user responses) assessments is acknowledged by
Bronuzzi, Fabrizio   +4 more
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The Soundscape Hackathon as a Methodology to Accelerate Co-Creation of the Urban Public Space

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2020
The design of urban public spaces is typically performed by architects and urban planners, which often only focus on the visual aesthetics of the urban space. Yet, a visually pleasing public open space designed for relaxing will be underused if it sounds
Jorg De Winne   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Enabling effective urban green space stewardship through planning: A qualitative comparative analysis in Southwest England

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Amid increasing urbanisation and biodiversity decline, ‘effective stewardship’ of urban green space (UGS) is a complex but critical nature‐based solution for long‐term environmental, social and economic gain. Combining stewardship and sense‐of‐place frameworks with European nature‐based solutions guidance, we investigate which social and ...
Fay Kahane   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Streetscape Design Elements Approach as a Tool for Urban Soundscape Enhancement A Perspective from Ahmed Oraby Square, Alexandria, Egypt [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
Streetscape design is one of the disciplines that have an effective role in the quality of urban soundscape however, there is a noticeable absence of links between urban soundscape and streetscape design.
Bakr, Ali   +2 more
core   +1 more source

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