Analysis of Acoustical Environment in Temple Architecture of India: Built Form and Design Configuration
Journal: Architecture Engineering and Science DOI: 10.32629/aes.v5i2.2142
Abstract
Even individuals can recall specific scents or aromas vividly. But in architectural practice, sound is a component that is frequently overlooked. When it comes to sound, architecture's soundscape are lacking in illumination up front. People who are deprived of their senses do not thrive. Our hearing is one of the senses that need good stimulation. Architects do not create visually quiet spaces. Colours, lighting, and textures are employed to improve the environment visually. Our auditory surroundings should also increase our happiness of life. This study aims to increase our awareness of the nuances and manifestations of the various sound waves and their frequencies that exist both inside and outside of us. The significance of the sounds and how they affect the Temple architecture's acoustics is covered in this essay. The goal of this study is to provide a useful framework for architects to leverage the connection between architectural aesthetics and soundscape. Additionally, this study helps to provide a structural framework that allows architects to include acoustic aspects into their designs for aesthetic rather than functional reasons.
Keywords
soundscapes, acoustical environment, temple architecture, India
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