Indoor Acoustic Requirements for Autism-Friendly Spaces

Applied Sciences

Marco Caniato¹  Andrea Gasparella²  Federica Bettarello²  Giuseppina Scavuzzo³ 

[1] Italy;Engineering and Architecture Department, University of Trieste, 34127 Trieste;Faculty of Science and Technology, Free University of Bozen, 39100 Bolzano, Italy;

关键词: autism;    clarity;    smart sensors;    hearing impaired;    definition;    acoustic;   

DOI  :  10.3390/app11093942

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The architecture of spaces for people on the autistic spectrum is evolving toward inclusive design, which should fit the requirements for independent, autonomous living, and proper support for relatives and caregivers. The use of smart sensor systems represents a valuable support to internal design in order to achieve independent living for impaired people. Accordingly, these devices can monitor or prevent hazardous situations, ensuring security and privacy. Acoustic sensor systems, for instance, could be used in order to realize a passive monitoring system. The correct functioning of such devices needs optimal indoor acoustic criteria. Nevertheless, these criteria should also comply with dedicated acoustic requests that autistic individuals with hearing impairment or hypersensitivity to sound could need. Thus, this research represents the first attempt to balance, integrate, and develop these issues, presenting (i) a wide literature overview related to both topics, (ii) a focused analysis on real facility, and (iii) a final optimization, which takes into account, merges, and elucidates all the presented unsolved issues.

【 授权许可】

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