äänenympäristö
Äänenympäristö refers to the sonic environment that surrounds an individual or a community. It encompasses all the sounds that are present in a particular space, from natural sounds like wind and birdsong to human-made noises such as traffic, machinery, and speech. The concept acknowledges that sound is not just something we hear, but an integral part of our physical and psychological experience of space.
The quality of an äänenympäristö can significantly impact well-being. A desirable äänenympäristö might be characterized by
Urban planning and architectural design often consider the äänenympäristö. Strategies are employed to mitigate noise pollution