Research
How we advance acoustics…
Our Mission:
Open Research in Acoustical Science and Education:
To provide the public with the tools and knowledge to create and explore environments that facilitate communication, enhance childhood development, and enrich public cultural experiences.
ORASE software is used by researchers, educators and creative industries.
Science
We work to promote the dissemination of knowledge of sound among the public and design professionals.
EDUcation
Students: We develop programs for the inclusion of music, sound, and wave physics in children’s education. Programs include exhibits and outreach initiatives.
Higher Education: We seek to elevate research for cultural topics that in many countries are less well supported, and provide support to educators who would like to raise awareness of sound-related issues in the next generation of practitioners.
Professionals: We work with professionals globally to promote awareness in the architecture and engineering fields regarding cultural, social, and health-based topics in sound.
Technology & Engineering
The Pachyderm Acoustical Science software curates new and old simulation techniques in physical acoustics, while helping professionals and students alike understand the role of sound in the built environment.
When the software is used by a designer, the seeds are planted for a space in the future to be improved, either by allowing for better communication of voice or instrument, ensuring hearing safety of the space’s occupants, or simply by making a space quieter.
The users are a key component in the fulfillment of the mission of the organization.
When the software is used and contributed to by researchers, everyone’s understanding of sound grows; and we approach better solutions for understanding the impact of sound and acoustics on our environment and each other. Help us advance the understanding of sound. With a concerted community effort, we can advance the science of acoustics and acoustics simulation much faster and more thoroughly than ever before.
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APRIL 2020
“We believe that a world with clear, articulate and aesthetically rich soundscapes is a world where understanding abounds, and is accessible to all.”
Arthur van der Harten, Founder of Open Research
Get Involved
There are many ways to participate:
Education: Contact us for suggestions on how you can help us promote better acoustic environments and elevate the conversation.
Software: Help us improve the software or use it in your next project. A world with better soundscapes is a world where communication and understanding abound.