Cerwén, Gunnar
(2019).
Listening to Japanese Gardens: An Autoethnographic Study on the Soundscape Action Design Tool.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 16
, 1-30
[Research article]
![]() |
PDF
- Published Version
Available under License Creative Commons Attribution. 4MB |
Abstract
Landscape architecture and urban design disciplines could benefit from soundscape thinking in order to enhance experiential qualities in their projects, though the available tools are not yet fully developed nor tested. The present research aims to substantiate one of the available tools, Soundscape Actions, and thereby increase the understanding of soundscape design. The study focuses on the Japanese garden tradition, which is known for high preference ratings, tranquil qualities and consideration for sound and other sensory experiences. An autoethnographic approach was used to conduct field studies in 88 gardens in Japan, the majority of which are located in urban areas with potential noise disturbance. The studies are based on observations in situ, supported by video documentation, field recordings and readings of sound pressure levels (SPL). A total of 19 Soundscape Actions are described and discussed in the paper. They are structured around three main categories: localisation of functions, reduction of unwanted sounds and introduction of wanted sounds. The study provides concrete examples of how the tool can be used to enhance tranquil qualities, particularly focusing on small green spaces in dense urban settings, involving the (simultaneous) reduction of unwanted sounds and enhancement of wanted sounds/effects. The autoethnographic approach allowed for the phenomenological perspective to be brought forward, which contributed new insights regarding the design tool. The findings are discussed in relation to health and soundscape research, focusing on multisensory experiences, masking strategies and potentials for implementation and future developments of the design tool.
Authors/Creators: | Cerwén, Gunnar | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Title: | Listening to Japanese Gardens: An Autoethnographic Study on the Soundscape Action Design Tool | ||||
Series Name/Journal: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health | ||||
Year of publishing : | 2019 | ||||
Volume: | 16 | ||||
Page range: | 1-30 | ||||
Number of Pages: | 30 | ||||
Publisher: | MDPI | ||||
ISSN: | 1660-4601 | ||||
Language: | English | ||||
Publication Type: | Research article | ||||
Refereed: | Yes | ||||
Article category: | Scientific peer reviewed | ||||
Version: | Published version | ||||
Copyright: | Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 | ||||
Full Text Status: | Public | ||||
Subjects: | (A) Swedish standard research categories 2011 > 4 Agricultural Sciences > 401 Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries > Landscape Architecture (A) Swedish standard research categories 2011 > 3 Medical and Health Sciences > 303 Health Sciences > Occupational Therapy | ||||
Keywords: | soundscape design, sonic experience, tranquillity, noise, garden therapy, landscape architecture, Japanese gardens, autoethnography, soundscape actions | ||||
URN:NBN: | urn:nbn:se:slu:epsilon-p-102837 | ||||
Permanent URL: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:slu:epsilon-p-102837 | ||||
Additional ID: |
| ||||
Alternative URL: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/23/4648/htm#app1-ijerph-16-04648 | ||||
ID Code: | 16475 | ||||
Faculty: | LTV - Fakulteten för landskapsarkitektur, trädgårds- och växtproduktionsvetenskap | ||||
Department: | (LTJ, LTV) > Department of Work Science, Business Economics, and Environmental Psychology (until 2020) | ||||
Deposited By: | SLUpub Connector | ||||
Deposited On: | 27 Jan 2020 11:22 | ||||
Metadata Last Modified: | 27 Jan 2020 11:22 |
Repository Staff Only: item control page