A Familiar Space: an exploration of background noise and aural architecture
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Every space has its own sonic attributes, both in its architecture, and in the noise that it produces. The way sound interacts with architecture from space to space varies based on size, materials, angles, and placement of other objects. The noise, I have noticed, most prominently tends to come from vents, pipes, light fixtures, and certain electrical items. By amplifying these sounds over a determined period of time, my goal is to understand the importance of background noise's role in a space, both in how it is perceived naturally and how that perception changes as the sounds are highlighted. By exploring these aspects of sonic environments, I aim to shed light on the importance of noise and architecture in how a space is experienced.
Item Description
Name(s)
Author: Rowland, Alexander James
Thesis advisor: Matthusen, Paula
Date
April 15, 2016
Extent
65 pages
Language
eng
Genre
Physical Form
electronic
Discipline
Rights and Use
In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted
Digital Collection
PID
ir:1225