Understanding sensory spaces through evaluating the impact of vibrations

Abstract

This study explores how structural vibrations affect how people perceive and behave in sensory environments. The layout of these rooms has a big impact on people's mental, emotional, and physical health. In order to align the user needs in particular circumstances, it is necessary to update outdated standards and guidelines controlling vibration design. a method that combines behavioural observations that are both qualitative and quantitative. How people respond to vibrations in various contexts is studied through ethnography. Participants rate their level of irritation after experiencing various vibration levels in various scenarios while wearing virtual reality headsets. The inadequacy of current vibrations standards and its impact on conservative design are highlighted through a literature review, live case studies, and behavioural experiment analysis. Predictive models for how vibrations are perceived by people need to be revised immediately. By incorporating these ideas early in the design phase, vibration mitigation and its negative impacts can be avoided during construction.

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ORCID for Stephanie Gauthier: orcid.org/0000-0002-1720-1736

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