Computational Acoustic Architecture: An Integrated Toolkit for Climate-Responsive, Bioacoustic Urban Design

A Comprehensive Documentation of an Interdisciplinary Project Combining Acoustic Engineering, Climate Adaptation, and Biodiversity Conservation

Josh Koets, 2/26/2025

Abstract

This paper presents a computational toolkit for designing acoustic architectural environments that address urban noise management, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. The system comprises eight specialized software modules for acoustic structure design, ranging from wind-driven resonators to climate-responsive bioacoustic habitats. The toolkit applies mathematical frameworks from fluid dynamics, environmental physics, and bioacoustics to create adaptive acoustic environments. This approach extends traditional noise management by incorporating ecological function and environmental responsiveness into urban acoustic design.

Keywords: Acoustic architecture, computational design, climate adaptation, bioacoustic habitats, urban soundscapes, environmental resilience

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