An integrated framework on soundscape perception and spatial experience by adapting post-occupancy evaluation methodology

Abstract

The effecting factors of soundscape perception and space experience have a very close relationship. This study aims to synthesize the diversity of soundscape classifications and schemes and unify such factorial variations in order to develop an integrated framework for soundscape perception and spatial experience within a systematic review of recent progress and by adapting post-occupancy evaluation methodology. First, factors under soundscape perception and space experience are reviewed in detail and merged to form conceptual classification models. Six soundscape perception factors are formed as (1) sonic, (2) spatial, (3) temporal, (4) psychological, (5) behavioural and (6) personal. Similarly, five space experience factors are formed as (1) user, (2) usage, (3) architectural design, (4) social context and (5) physical environment. All related items in the literature are presented and the sub-items under each factor are exemplified. Second, factors under the merged conceptual models are integrated by considering occupants' experience of space regarding their variance in perception of soundscapes through acoustical post-occupancy evaluation. An adapted study design is proposed under indicative, investigative and diagnostic stages of the post-occupancy evaluation by presenting the methods, data types and factorial correlations for each stage.

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“…Another study on indoor soundscape classifies methods, data types, and related soundscape factors for acoustical post-occupancy evaluation (POE) on three levels as "indicative" and "investigative" as the identification phase of soundscape and "diagnostic" as the evaluative phase of soundscape [40]. POE can be used in indoor soundscape studies in order to evaluate building performance, past design decisions, and occupant feedback together [52].…”

“…The multifactorial approach of soundscapes makes it more complicated in application; therefore, the identification and standardization of factors is essential. Through the review of several studies on both urban and indoor soundscape factors in the literature [4,12,[40][41][42][43][44][45] and the guidance of ISO 12913-1:2014 [4], it is possible to identify or propose a model for indoor soundscape factors.…”

“…Architectural factors which are specific to an indoor soundscape framework can be assessed in three subgroups based on the studies in the literature [40,43,45,46]: function, architectural properties, and physical environment. While the architectural properties of a space are important for its remarkable influence on the formation of sound [43], the function of a space is important due to its direct relation to the expectation and preference of users.…”

“…In order to enhance the indoor soundscape approach, its integration into the architectural design and application process in the early stages is crucial [40]. However, the subjective attribution of indoor soundscape arouses the necessity of characterizing the factors and methods required in the design process.…”

“…A proposed model on indoor soundscaping methods based on related factors[1,5,7,40,[48][49][50][51][52][53][54].…”