Using the soundscape approach to develop a public space in Berlin - perception and evaluation

Schulte‐Fortkamp, Brigitte; Volz, Rudi; Jakob, André

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“…are main species commonly appearing in summer time, bringing rich birdsongs to the study area. It is noted that the species of bird in terms of the effect of their songs on soundscape preference is of high importance, as shown by SchulteFortkamp et al [27], during a redevelopment of Nauener Platz in Berlin. Figure 3 shows some typical spectra on site W12, W14 and W21, based on 4-minute sound recordings.…”

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“…The identified landscape indicators could be used by planners to compare different planning schemes for a bird friendly environment, although further tests are still needed with more case studies. Birdsong information involving more detailed bird species, considering the user profile, and response from the local community would also be necessary in practice [27,48,49].…”

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Birdsong As an Element of the Urban Sound Environment: A Case Study Concerning the Area of Warnemünde in Germany

Liu¹,

Kang²,

Behm³

2014

Acta Acustica united with Acustica

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SummaryBirds are common species in urban ecosystems and birdsong is an important element of many urban sound environments. Perceptions of birdsong loudness, based on a case study in Warnemünde, a coastal area in Germany, were analysed in terms of its role in urban sound environment, the relationships with other sounds, spatiotemporal characteristics, as well as the relationships with underlying landscape characteristics. An important and positive role of birdsong in urban soundscape perception in the study area was recognised. The analysis of the relationships between birdsong perception and other sounds suggested that, although birds could adjust their songs with continual urban traffic sounds, they are still sensitive to excessive sounds related to human appearance (adult voice, child voice and footstep) or human activities (construction sounds, music). The spatiotemporal patterns of perceived loudness of birdsong suggested the adapted patterns of bird species in urban areas. Perceived loudness of birdsong showed close relationships with the underlying landscape characteristics indicated by a series of landscape spatial pattern indices. Positive relationships were found with construction density, road density, vegetation density, as well as fragmentation status indicated by patch density, largest patch index, landscape shape index, fractal dimension and contagion.

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confidence: 93%

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confidence: 99%

Birdsong As an Element of the Urban Sound Environment: A Case Study Concerning the Area of Warnemünde in Germany

Liu¹,

Kang²,

Behm³

2014

Acta Acustica united with Acustica

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“…Soundscape and acoustic satisfaction are important parts of overall physical environmental satisfaction [1][2][3][4]. The study of urban soundscape [5][6][7][8][9], as well as of urban public open spaces [10] has been very extensive. Throughout the soundscape research of public open spaces with different functions and in different regions, the soundscape framework has been gradually established, in terms of sound, space, people and environment [11].…”

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Cross-National Comparison of Soundscape in Urban Public Open Spaces between China and Croatia

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There are similarities and differences between open public space soundscape evaluation in different countries, mainly due to the influence of cultural background. This paper systematically compares the effect of social-cultural context on soundscape of urban public open spaces in China and Croatia. Eleven well-known and typical squares were selected. A series of questionnaire surveys within the soundscape framework were carried out during the summer season, and gathered data were analyzed. Principal component analysis (PCA) resulted in two principal components, eventfulness and pleasantness, as notable soundscape factors. However, eventfulness is the major factor in China, and pleasantness is the major factor in Croatia. In terms of environmental satisfaction, natural condition is the major factor based on PCA. Urban condition is the second factor in China, however, it is the third factor in Croatia. It is interesting to note that the physical environment is the most important factor in Croatian inland and coastal places, which is different compared to Chinese places. Visit purpose is the dominant factor associated with sound and environmental satisfaction. Natural sound and children have mainly positive correlations to sound and environmental satisfaction in China, whereas sounds of human activities have mainly negative correlations to sound and environmental satisfaction in Croatia.

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“…For example, the Greater London Authority is actively promoting several practical exemplar soundscape projects [6], and the GLA has also hosted a number of conferences/workshops relating to soundscape. The city of Berlin is promoting the soundscape research with regard to its application concerning action plans and public places, and a successful project has been completed [7][8][9]. The city of Antwerp is using a soundscape approach to improve the acoustic environment in a new development area [10].…”

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From understanding to designing soundscapes

Kang

2010

Front. Archit. Civ. Eng. China

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Soundscape represents a step change in the field of environmental acoustics in that it combines physical, social, and psychological approaches. Although the term soundscape was introduced in the 1960s, significant attention to it has mainly been paid in the last decade or so in the community of environmental acoustics by researchers and recently by practitioners including policy makers. This paper explores the current situation and future challenges in soundscape. Starting with a framework on research and practical needs in soundscape and a brief introduction of some recent/current networks, activities, projects, and publications, this paper then presents a systematic review of recent progress in soundscape research and practice. A short review of the soundscape research in China is also given.

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Using the soundscape approach to develop a public space in Berlin - perception and evaluation

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Birdsong As an Element of the Urban Sound Environment: A Case Study Concerning the Area of Warnemünde in Germany

Birdsong As an Element of the Urban Sound Environment: A Case Study Concerning the Area of Warnemünde in Germany

Cross-National Comparison of Soundscape in Urban Public Open Spaces between China and Croatia

From understanding to designing soundscapes

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