An Assessment of the Potential of Using Visual Abstraction & Sound for Inclusive Geodesign

In this paper we propose foregrounding concepts of visual abstraction and soundscape to inform a Geodesign process that is inclusive of a wider variety of people (designers, users, participants) and considers a wider degree of inputs (e.g. multimodal) in the design and planning of landscape. Two key research areas are reviewed: visualization abstraction (in relation to future uncertainty) & soundscape, followed by a discussion of sound sources and auralization techniques for environmental simulation, how they integrate, and future research areas identified. We conclude that the convergence of technology, methods and project requirements mean that there is great opportunity for these concepts to inform a more inclusive Geodesign process, though empirical research is required moving forward.