Soundscape Basics and Practical Implications
Soundscape research represents a paradigm shift, as it involves human and social sciences and physical measurements to account for the diversity of soundscapes across countries and cultures. Moreover, it treats environmental sounds as a resource rather than a waste.
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. The book then sets out tools for implementing a soundscape approach, with measurement techniques, mapping, and good soundscape practices. It also delivers a series of examples of the application of the soundscape approach in planning, design, and assessment.
- Discusses soundscape and environmental noise
- Explores cultural variations and the way they influence soundscape
- Introduces binaural measurement technology and psychoacoustics
- Examines the physical, psychological, and physiological restorative mechanism of high-quality acoustic environments
- Presents soundscape mapping based on human perception of sound sources
- Includes real-world examples and case studies highlighting the key issues in soundscape intervention
Soundscape and the Built Environment
is written by a group of leading international figures and derives from a four-year EU COST project on Soundscapes of European Cities and Landscapes. It presents a consensus on the current state of the art and is not merely a collection of different views. It is written for acoustic consultants, urban planners, designers and policy makers, as well as for graduate students and researchers.
This text discusses soundscape in the built environment. It begins with a presentation of theory and basic background. It then sets out tools for implementing a soundscape approach, and delivers a series of examples of the application of the soundscape approach in planning, design, and assessment. The book presents a consensus on the current state of the art and is not merely a collection of different views. It is written for acoustic consultants, urban planners, designers and policy makers, graduate students, and researchers.
"This publication is set to become the long awaited benchmark in soundscape research and will undoubtedly be used by acoustic practitioners, students, policy makers, academics and urban designers for many years to come and is therefore highly recommended." -Robert J. Pheasant, Applied Acoustics, July 2016
"An excellent book highly recommended for professionals, consultants, researchers, students and administrators in variety of fields such as acoustics, architecture, landscape design, building science and technology, urban planning, transportation engineering and environmental science." -Noise Control Engineering Journal
"Written and compiled by the leading experts in the field of soundscapes and therefore a complete and up-to-date view of the subject."-Dr Raf Orlowski, Ramboll Acoustics, UK
"? a comprehensive view of the emerging science and practice of soundscape analysis, and its practical applications. ? This book leads the way to the future of the analysis and design of our sonic environment."-Bennett Brooks, Brooks Acoustics Corporation, USA
"? this book provides novel holistic insights ? It is highly recommended to any acoustical engineers, urban planners, community groups or others who care about soundscape design?"-Jin Yong Jeon, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
"The book will be a welcome contribution to the literature on an emerging topic of international importance."-Gary W. Siebein, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
"This book is a must-have; a high-quality and complete review reference text on soundscape approached from the most important research fields and scientific disciplines."-Kristian Jambrosic, Nuntius August 2016
"This excellent book is highly recommended for professionals, consultants, researchers, students, and administrators in a variety of fields, such as acoustics, architecture, landscape design, building science and technology, urban planning, transportation engineering, and environmental science."
--M. G. Prasad, Stevens Institute of Technology, USA
