The Value of Arrhythmic Sounds in Isolated Space (2006)
article⁄The Value of Arrhythmic Sounds in Isolated Space (2006)
abstract⁄This study examines the impact of bringing sound uninterrupted from outside a building into isolated spaces within the building. Is a silent space less or more productive than a space that is filled with normal outside sounds Can bringing sound in from the outside, thereby allowing the users an uninterrupted connection to the outside without being in physical proximity of the exterior, make a difference in the work they doUsing music in these spaces has become commonplace. However, this research chooses to address sounds that do not mask the arrhythmic sounds of the world. These random sounds might break a person’s concentration, just as a bird flying by a window breaks one’s concentration. Even though these sounds of nature, vehicles, and people interrupt, do they give a greater sense of place than ambient music Do these breaks in concentration help keep an individual oriented and aware of time while increasing both comfort and connection to the work being doneTo test this thesis, students working in an isolated studioclassroom space will be subjected to the same sounds students in rooms near the outside would hear. Sounds will be provided by a direct audio link with the outside of the building. Student reaction will be evaluated by a series of observations and surveys that will focus on any differences in the amount of time spent on task, the sense of productivity experienced, the overall sense of functioning at a higher level and the interaction of student and professor.
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| Year |
2006 |
| Authors |
Taylor, Justin. |
| Issue |
Synthetic Landscapes |
| Pages |
403-409 |
| Library link |
Gregory A. Luhan, Phillip Anzalone, Mark Cabrinha & Cory Clarke, 2006. bib⁄Synthetic Landscapes. ACADIA. |
| Entry filename |
value-arrhythmic-sounds-isolated-space |
