Soundscape exists through human perception of the acoustic environment. This paper
investigates how soundscape currently is assessed and measured. It reviews and analyzes …

In this article we review the current knowledge of the effects of urban expansion on bats and
assess the potential of these mammals as bioindicators of urbanization. The response of …

We summarize the foundational elements of a new area of research we call soundscape
ecology. The study of sound in landscapes is based on an understanding of how sound …

People have emotional reactions to the built environment, and the sonic environment is one
of the major contributing factors of people's experiences of places. It is useful for decision …

Soundscape Quality in Suburban Green Areas and City Parks Page 1 ACTA ACUSTICA
UNITED WITH ACUSTICA Vol. 92 (2006) 903 – 911 Soundscape Quality in Suburban Green …

The soundscape approach considers the acoustic environment as a resource, focusing on
sounds people want or prefer. Quiet is not a core requirement for such acoustic preference …

It is increasingly acknowledged by landscape architects and urban planners that the
soundscape contributes significantly to the perception of urban public open spaces …

The present study reports an exploration of the multi-dimensional space involved in listening
to soundscape recordings made in different city-based settings. A range of perceptual …

Inhabitants of densely populated cities may benefit from the occasional visit to a restorative
environment. The soundscape of this environment may add to the restorative and appealing …

Sound in public urban spaces is often considered in negative terms as both intrusive and
undesirable–its referred to as noise! However, this issue is multi-facetted and goes much …