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061-0118-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ARCH

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Landscape Acoustics

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Nadine Michèle Schütz

Number of participants limited to 18. 1st priority: Landscape Architecture MSc 2nd priority: Architecture MSc

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:55:16

Abstract

Introduction to the basic physical, perceptual, social and ecological notions of landscape acoustics. Overview of contemporary tools and methods for environmental sound analysis and design.

Objective

This course covers basic theoretical and technical notions of acoustics as related to outdoor environments combining physical, perceptual, social and ecological knowledge. The course aims to raise awareness of acoustics as a multifaceted landscape perception and design constituent.

Content

The course «Landscape Acoustics» covers basic theoretical and technical notions of acoustics as related to outdoor environments. It introduces a holistic sonic landscape understanding combining physical, perceptual, social and ecological knowledge/approaches. Through case studies from different epochs and cultures, the course aims to raise awareness of acoustics as a multifaceted landscape perception and design constituent. An overview of contemporary tools and methods for environmental sound analysis and design and an introduction to the use of the AudioVisual Lab infrastructure provide a basis for students to become actors on acoustic landscape quality. In accordance with the language skills of the participants, the course will be taught in both German and English. Texts will be read in both German and English. A handout with detailed information will be presented during the first course meeting. Detailed information regarding the course will be communicated at the beginning of the semester.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts and a reading list will be provided.Course material includes both German and English texts.

Literature

The course material includes a reading list.

Learning Materials (Links)

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

In well-founded exceptional cases, a time frame to catch up on the semester performance will be offered during the semester break immediately consecutive, with an oral presentation at the beginning of the following semester.

Registration & Places

Max Places: 18

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Landscape Acoustics Course days: see room reservations! Weekend workshop 17./18.4.2021 all day, room no. HIL H40.5 (details will follow).	Fri 11:45-13:30 (HIL H 40.5) 17.04 Date 08:00-17:30 (HIL H 40.5) 18.04 Date 08:00-17:30 (HIL H 40.5)	3 h weekly

Offered In

Architecture Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2017)
  - Core Courses
    - Field of Landscape Architecture and Urban Studies
Landscape Architecture Master
- Advanced Courses (The specialized courses are freely selectable and offer students the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge in certain areas of landscape architecture. The details for the performance assessments are regulated in Art. 27.)