Sensing differently, creating inclusive atmospheres as sensory friendly zones with immersive sound technologies
How can we increase understanding of the impact of everyday sensory atmospheres of experience? More specifically, how can multisensorial approaches to experience reshape inclusion, accessibility, and “sensory-friendly” environments in urban spaces?
Keywords: Neurodiversity, Atmospheres, Immersive audio, Sonic boundary objects
In this research creation project, we work with autistic co-researchers to assess atmospheres of cultural events and institutional spaces and musicians working with noise, sound art, and experimental music. Using immersive recording technologies (binaural and microphone arrays) and collaborative artistic residencies, the aim is to understand how “sensory-friendly zones” can be cultivated.
Funding: SSHRC Insight Development (# 430-2023-01115)
Community Partners: Scènes Interactives Technologiques (Nicolas Berzi), Dawn Prince-Hughes (Culture Autism Studies)
Academic Team: Florian Grond (Principal Investigator), David Howes, Melissa Park, Matthew Unger
Ariel Cascio
Michigan State University
Anae Lewis
Concordia
Martina Padovani
McGill
