Architectural Systems Sonification

Brian Alexander

Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression

Abstract

Life has a sound track, but we only perceive a fraction of what’s at play. The Architectural Sonificafion Project is an ongoing effort to give voice to automated systems and our interaction with them in the world. When these sub-currents and activities are brought to life as an auditory experience, their greater depth and complexity become more fully apparent. Though the project has a strong data component, the aspect of play is purely physical, personal, and sensitive to choice. A vent which appears to only blow out air has in fact a myriad of every variable vortices, velocities, and gradients. It is hoped that this effort can bridge a general awareness for all of us to slow down and look beneath the surface we unconsciously apply to our daily lives.

Citation

Brian Alexander. 2021. Architectural Systems Sonification. Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression. DOI: 10.21428/92fbeb44.c562554d [PDF]

BibTeX Entry

@inproceedings{nime2021_installations_4,
 abstract = {Life has a sound track, but we only perceive a fraction of what’s at play. The Architectural Sonificafion Project is an ongoing effort to give voice to automated systems and our interaction with them in the world. When these sub-currents and activities are brought to life as an auditory experience, their greater depth and complexity become more fully apparent. Though the project has a strong data component, the aspect of play is purely physical, personal, and sensitive to choice. A vent which appears to only blow out air has in fact a myriad of every variable vortices, velocities, and gradients. It is hoped that this effort can bridge a general awareness for all of us to slow down and look beneath the surface we unconsciously apply to our daily lives.},
 address = {Shanghai, China},
 articleno = {4},
 author = {Brian Alexander},
 booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression},
 doi = {10.21428/92fbeb44.c562554d},
 editor = {Rodolfo Cossovich and Demi Li},
 issn = {2220-4806},
 month = {June},
 title = {Architectural Systems Sonification},
 track = {Installations},
 url = {https://doi.org/10.21428/92fbeb44.c562554d},
 year = {2021}
}