Essays about: "Urban soundscape"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 28 essays containing the words Urban soundscape.

  1. 21. Alarms, Bells, Buzz, and Birds: Soundscapes, Awareness, and Healing in Japan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för konsthistoria och visuella studier

    Author : Martin Miller; [2012]
    Keywords : art; music; sound; soundscape; birds; birdsong; buzz; bell; alarm; keysound; Gumbrecht; Schafer; Japan; Tokyo; earthquake; tsunami; recovery; music therapy; Buddhism; intercultural; multicultural; Asia; musicology; Campbell; color; Zen; nature; culture; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : LUND UNIVERSITY Division of Art History and Visual Studies Master of Arts in Visual Culture Alarms, Bells, Buzz and Birds: Soundscapes, Awareness, and Healing in Japan by Marty Miller Abstract: Studies in the Visual Culture field reveal the impact of images in shaping perceptions of ourselves, yet also in relationship to what is labeled as 'other.' However, the use of sounds to create or assist in the creation of these experiences is a field that begs further investigation. READ MORE

  3. 22. Bilar eller blåmesar? : rehabiliteringsvärdet i Umeås tätortsnära skogar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Helena Lindén; Matilda Olofsson; [2012]
    Keywords : stress; buller; rehabilitering; skogsskötsel; stadsplanering;

    Abstract : Nature´s healing capacity is well known and is today an important asset in the protection against stress. Noise problems in cities and it´s green spaces are increasing which in turn provokes stress and in the long term can lead to cardiovascular diseases. READ MORE

  4. 23. Ljudstaden - ljud som sinnesupplevelse och gestaltningsaspekt i det urbana landskapet

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

    Author : Agnes Nordin; [2012]
    Keywords : gestaltningsaspekt; ljudlandskap; ljudmiljö; multidisciplinärt arbete ; sinnesupplevelse; soundscape;

    Abstract : Ljud inom landskapsarkitektur är relativt outforskat.Den visuella infallsvinkeln är avsevärt mer integrerad i gestaltning av det urbana landskapet än den audiella. Hur ljud upplevs är subjektivt och i jämförelse med synen, svårare att åskådliggöra. READ MORE

  5. 24. Vegetation och ljudmiljö

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

    Author : Josefin Henriksson; [2011]
    Keywords : Akustisk design; Buller; Gröna tak; Landskapsarkitektur; Ljud; Ljuddämpning; Ljudlandskap;

    Abstract : Landscape architecture is a visual profession, but other senses also affect our interpretation of a place. Sounds can give us a lot of information about an environment, and they are often perceived as positive. READ MORE

  6. 25. Noise pod : the need for urban noise

    University essay from Konstfack

    Author : Christoph Gisel; [2010]
    Keywords : Möbeldesign; ljud;

    Abstract : This project is about the thought that urban noise is more needed than we may think. A lot of people can be really disturbed and upset about a noisy environment surrounding them. I want to show with this noise pod, a space where you can sit/lay while listening to everyday urban noise compositions, that noise can be really relaxing and enjoyable. READ MORE