Ecocoon

Extensive research has been done over the years in room acoustics by optimising the system to get the “vocal sound” , often the space is covered with absorption panels made with mineral wool, maximising absorption coefficient (α=1) across all octave bands, alternatively there is the blackbird studio in Nashville Tennessee with Ambechoic approach , disorientating on the perceptual visual cue with our internal comparator of how the space “should'' sound like. Optimising the experience, on the other hand, has been brought up lately in the hot topic of the immersive audio field, yet in the physical domain it’s seldomly raised. The purpose of this case study is on ecocentric creative space design, utilising gas (air cavity) , liquid, and solid in their natural form, harnessing their physical properties (mass, stiffness, damping factor) to act as the structural membrane layers of the space, namely with mycelium, plants and algae. Objective measurements on its acoustics properties in situ / in compliance with standards will be conducted and subjective quantifiers on ecocentric design with Artist in Residence in comparison to a conventional non-environment creative space will be provided, embark future discussions on viability of ecocentric creative spaces and involvements with other disciplines where art meets science. An exploratory aim will evaluate whether or not such design is feasible and to what degree with potential collaborators. With regard to expected outcomes, this proposal will evaluate whether such design can optimise the experience for creators and the significance of ecocentric creative space design in comparison to conventional adsorption based non-environment room to achieve better creative outcome . These data will have a positive impact by providing a pragmatic example of incorporating ecocentric principles into domestic / creative space design .