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Towards quantifying the quality of tranquil areas with reference to the national planning policy frameworkWatts, Gregory R. January 2013 (has links)
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Identifying restorative environments and quantifying impactsWatts, Gregory R., Pheasant, Robert J. January 2013 (has links)
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Examining the role of auditory-visual interaction in the characterization of perceived wildness and tranquillity in valued open spacesPheasant, Robert J., Watts, Gregory R., Horoshenkov, Kirill V. January 2013 (has links)
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Towards quantifying the quality of tranquil areas with reference to the National Planning Policy Framework.Watts, Gregory R., Pheasant, Robert J. 2013 May 1924 (has links)
yes / The UK has recently recognized the importance of tranquil spaces in the National Planning Policy
Framework, NPPF. This paper reports on applying the tranquillity rating prediction tool, TRAPT for
predicting the perceived tranquillity of a place and using this tool to classify the levels of tranquillity
in existing areas. The tool combines soundscape and landscape measures to produce a tranquillity
rating on a 0-10 rating scales. For these purposes noise maps, spot noise level measurements,
photographic surveys were used to predict tranquillity levels in 8 parks and open spaces in or near
the city of Bradford in West Yorkshire in the UK. In addition interviews were conducted with visitors
to validate these predictions. It was found that there was a reasonably close relationship between
predicted and average assessments given by park visitors which confirmed the usefulness of the
tranquillity rating prediction tool for planning and conservation purposes.
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TRUTH written in Poetic LinesManuel, Salma Sultana 21 October 2009 (has links)
Earth has its natural features; mountains, valleys, ocean, rivers, lakes, trees, plants, flowers etc. It has inhabitants; Man, animals, insects, birds etc.
Man being supreme creature, introduced architecture to provide shelter for him initially and with the passage of time he brought it to the elegance where it is today. I would like to carry out his legacy with the intent of Romancing the Earth with Nothing but the Truth written in Poetic lines. My humble approach to create is to carve out the TRUTH into being from not being, to stay honest to the site and be noble in the cause. Through my investigation, my objective is to establish a life style with a serene environment. A place where one is tranquil to think about the higher values of life, A place to lose one's SELF and find HIMSELF, to serve his purpose in the universe which will bring real joy to his mind, enrichment to his soul and contentment to his body. / Master of Architecture
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The importance of auditory-visual interaction in the construction of tranquil spaces.Pheasant, Robert J., Fisher, M.N., Watts, Gregory R., Whitaker, David J., Horoshenkov, Kirill V. 04 1900 (has links)
No / In a world of sensory overload, it is becoming increasingly important to provide environments that
enable us to recover our sense of well being. Such restorative (`tranquil¿) environments need to comprise
sufficient sensory stimulation to keep us engaged, whilst at the same time providing opportunity for
reflection and relaxation. One essential aspect in safeguarding existing, or developing new `tranquil
space¿, is understanding the optimum relationship between the soundscape and the visual composition
of a location. This research represents a first step in understanding the effects of audio-visual interaction
on the perception of tranquillity and identifies how the interpretation of acoustic information is an
integral part of this process. By using uni and bi-modal auditory-visual stimuli in a two stage experimental
strategy, it has been possible to measure the key components of the tranquillity construct. The
findings of this work should be of particular interest to those charged with landscape management, such
as National Park Authorities, Regional Councils, and other agencies concerned with providing and
maintaining public amenity. / EPSRC, Wellcome Trust
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Factors affecting tranquillity in the countryside.Watts, Gregory R., Pheasant, Robert J. 24 May 2013 (has links)
Yes / Previous work on elucidating the tranquillity of various environments has largely focussed on prediction and validation in urban environments. The setting for the latest phase of research was an English country park and surrounding moors on the urban fringe located 8 miles west of Bradford.
Within the area selected there were a number of environments and man-made features and sounds that were thought to significantly affect tranquillity and which were not covered in earlier studies. The experiment extended over a number of months and utilised a jury technique for evaluation involving
leading small groups of walkers to different locations in quasi-random order. At each location participants were asked to complete a short questionnaire and measurements of the physical soundscape and landscape images were used to interpret the results and give insights into the importance of the various factors affecting tranquillity. Such data will be useful for effective environmental management and conservation in the countryside.
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The effects of “greening” urban areas on the perceptions of tranquillityWatts, Gregory R. 26 May 2017 (has links)
Yes / Tranquil environments can provide relief from stresses of everyday of life and can be considered restorative environments. This paper considers the effects of “greening” urban environments to enhance tranquillity and ultimately well-being and health benefits. A number of studies have been conducted at the Bradford Centre for Sustainable Environments at the University of Bradford which have examined the effects of natural features on ratings of tranquillity. These include quantifying the effects of the percentage of natural and contextual features and soundscape quality on rated tranquillity. Recently the resulting prediction equation TRAPT (Tranquillity Rating Prediction Tool) has been used to examine a number of scenarios including city parks and squares, country parks and moorland areas and validated using tranquillity ratings made by visitors to these green spaces and their reported levels of relaxation. In this paper TRAPT is used for predicting tranquillity in city squares of different sizes, to examine rated tranquillity behind natural (green) and manufactured noise barriers and to predict changes in urban streets of introducing avenues of trees, hedges and grass verges. Using such scenarios this paper demonstrates how the application of TRAPT can enable changes in tranquillity to be estimated. This can provide planners, environmentalists, civic leaders and concerned citizens with a further tool to guide improvements in the urban environment by “greening” measures and noise reduction of various kinds and to help counter threats such as over development, tree removal or traffic densification that might threaten existing benefits. / Bradford Centre for Sustainable Environments in the Faculty of Engineering and Informatics at the University of Bradford.
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