LUW operates at the intersection of sound studies and urbanism. We analyze transformations in urban sonic environments to inform sustainable habitat development. By mapping the behavior of alluring sonic figurations in space, we integrate lived sonic experience (UX) into planning and design. This approach moves beyond noise metrics to give account of psycho-socio-cultural and ecological dimensions of sonic space shifts in urban sites and landscapes.
LUW supports:
- Sensory-driven sonic planning strategies
- Innovative design scenarios
- Quality of life and livability metrics
LUW provides specialized services and engages in research & innovation collaborations to contribute to sonic habitat development.
Sensing Sonic Space Shifts for Habitat Development
3 ATELIERS
Sonic UX scan
In-depth analysis of how sound affects people in spaces such as parks, plazas, and housing complexes.
Provided by day.
Plan-as-Score
Sonic habitat development and evaluation of scenarios for urban projects.
Provided by week.
Sound Walk
A scored exploration of sonic experience (UX) in relation to personal well-being, neighborhood livability, and urban transformation.
Provided by hour.
Research & Innovation PROJECTS
Sonic Habitat Plan Development
Interdisciplinary research on sonic habitat development, offering strategic planning and design advice to integrate sonic UX into spatial plans and design projects.
LUW offers comprehensive analysis of sonic habitat development and strategic planning advice.
Art and Data Driven Experiments
Art and data-driven research experimenting with mixed media and state-of-the-art technologies for contemporary sonic habitat development.
LUW offers art- and data-driven workflows and mixed media interfaces for sonic habitat development and contemporary urban sonic UX design.
Get in Touch
For commissions or collaboration requests, contact us. LUW operates on a project basis and in limited cycles to ensure quality and focus. Send an email with your inquiry or project proposal.
ATTRIBUTION & LICENCES
Authorship: LUW methodology and Sonic Habitat UX terminology are authored by © Caroline Claus (2022–2026).
Attribution and references: Claus (2022, 2025, 2026); Claus et al. (2024)
License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (Method & diagrams presented on this page). Separate commercial license available upon request.
Published: 2026-02-6. Last updated: 2026-03-12.