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Soundscape and Sound Preferences in Urban Squares: A Case Study in Sheffield
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In this paper, an intensive questionnaire survey was carried out in two urban squares in Sheffield and the results showed that natural sounds as a group were generally preferred to urban sounds; the preferences of soundscape elements influenced people's choice of using an urban square; and in terms of sound preference, the differences amongst age groups were rather significant.Abstract:
The general aim of this paper is to demonstrate the significance of intentional soundscape design in urban squares by investigating people's general perceptions of urban soundscape and sound preferences, and the effects of demographic factors. An intensive questionnaire survey was carried out in two urban squares in Sheffield. Sound identification and classification were both considered. The results show that natural sounds as a group were generally preferred to urban sounds; the preferences of soundscape elements influenced people's choice of using an urban square; and in terms of sound preference, the differences amongst age groups were rather significant, whereas between males and females only slight differences were found. Finally, some suggestions on soundscape design in urban squares are given.read more
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Noise and well-being in urban residential environments: The potential role of perceived availability to nearby green areas
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What is soundscape ecology? An introduction and overview of an emerging new science
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Acoustic comfort evaluation in urban open public spaces
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Towards standardization in soundscape preference assessment
TL;DR: The work of the ISO/TC 43/SC 1 Working Group 54 as mentioned in this paper has been formed with a remit of standardization for perceptual assessment of human sound preference (in outdoor space) using questionnaires.
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Semantic differential analysis of the soundscape in urban open public spaces
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors identify factors that characterise the soundscape in urban open public spaces, including relaxation, communication, spatiality, and dynamics, through a series of field surveys.
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Acoustic comfort evaluation in urban open public spaces
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