Biophilic soundscapes: Using nature's blueprint to improve people's experiences in workplaces Most of us feel at our best when we're out in nature, yet we spend around 90% of our lives indoors.
The sound in indoor spaces is mostly made by one species – humans. And most of this sound isn't part of a designed experience, it's just a byproduct that we call noise. In these buildings, like workplaces, schools and hospitals, even tiny little sounds can trigger our fight or flight responses.
Our primordial sense of hearing isn't well adapted to these modern environments. We evolved for survival in nature.
Natural soundscapes are rich with information. Every space that we listen to is different – isn't that beautiful? Natural soundscapes are healthy. We understand them intuitively. They don't loop or repeat. And nature is a multi-sensory experience; when the senses work with one another it amplifies the positive benefits of biophilic design.
Moodsonic uses nature and the science of sound to improve people's experiences indoors. It creates healthier buildings... Buildings where the soundscape is in tune with our bodies throughout the day. Inclusive spaces, where people feel comfortable and productive. Spaces where all the senses work together in harmony.
Sound informed by science. Buildings that connect us back to nature.
