Boot, Emmeline P. (2020) The effect of urban green space on soundscape perception. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
Recently, researchers show an increased interest in the “Soundscape” of an environment. “Soundscape” is defined as “the acoustic environment as perceived or experienced and/or understood by a person or people, in context” (ISO, 2014). Soundscape perception is a complex issue, where it is important to understand the effects of audio-visual interaction. Visual landscape factors are essential factors in influencing soundscape perception. Recent evidence suggests that the visibility of greenery can have a major positive influence on soundscape perception. It is one of the most important aspects of an environment, affecting its pleasantness and it is an important tool to reduce noise. However, the type of natural features and the site affects the extent to which noise annoyance is reduced. Moreover, when a person's sight is obstructed and the person feels enclosed by nature, that person may feel more unsafe and this can even have a negative impact on soundscape perception. The main object of this thesis is to determine the relationship between the characteristics of urban green spaces and soundscape perception. The research was conducted using online questionnaires about the soundscape perception and greenery perception of three urban parks in Groningen: Noorderplantsoen, Stadspark and Sterrebos. The three parks differ in amount and setting of greenery. The amount of greenery is calculated using the Green View Index formula. Remarkably, the results of this research showed only the positive influence of greenery. Therefore, the positive visual aspect of green space outweighs the lack of spatial openness. This thesis concludes that the characteristics of urban green space, which mostly influence soundscape are the dominance of human sight and the quality of nature.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Planning and Design |
| Supervisor: | Margaritis, E. |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Aug 2020 09:18 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Aug 2020 09:18 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3308 |
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