Sounds of sustainability: acoustic characterization and soundscape assessment of an ecovillage

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dc.contributor.authorZeybek, Osman
dc.contributor.authorYildirim, Yalcin
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-08T15:11:05Z
dc.date.available2026-02-08T15:11:05Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentBursa Teknik Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study explores how soundscapes can be used as indicators of environmental quality and sustainability in rural ecological settlements. Drawing on a mixed-method approach combining soundwalks and sound pressure level (SPL) measurements, we assess the acoustic environment of Eskikaraağaç, a Turkish ecovillage located on the banks of Lake Uluabat, a UNESCO-listed Ramsar site. The research aims to characterize the village’s acoustic profile, identify the sources and temporal patterns of environmental noise, and evaluate the implications for spatial planning and policy. Findings show that although the village benefits from a relatively tranquil natural soundscape, it is increasingly affected by anthropogenic noise, including road traffic and seasonal tourism. Average SPL levels during daytime ranged from 47.1 dB(A) in peripheral green areas to 52.8 dB(A) in the village center, which may affect both ecological health and community well-being. The soundwalk data further revealed the subjective dimensions of acoustic comfort and the local perception of environmental change. This paper argues for the inclusion of soundscape assessment in sustainability planning frameworks for rural areas and ecovillage developments. It offers evidence-based recommendations for integrating acoustic criteria into local land-use planning, thereby enhancing environmental conservation and the quality of life in ecologically sensitive communities. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2025.
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s11356-025-37254-x
dc.identifier.endpage31030
dc.identifier.issn0944-1344
dc.identifier.issue58
dc.identifier.pmid41348385
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105024125458
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.startpage31018
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-37254-x
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12885/5232
dc.identifier.volume32
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.relation.ispartofEnvironmental Science and Pollution Research
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzScopus_KA_20260207
dc.subjectAcoustic sustainability
dc.subjectEcovillage
dc.subjectRural planning
dc.subjectSoundscape
dc.subjectSoundwalk
dc.subjectSPL
dc.titleSounds of sustainability: acoustic characterization and soundscape assessment of an ecovillage
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