As urban spaces expand, noise pollution increasingly threatens both human well-being and ecological systems. MYK has been exploring the role of sound and aural rhythms—what we call “aural clocks”—in green space planning, linking their impact to human and environmental health. By analyzing the cyclical sounds, rhythms, and frequencies that compose our daily environments, this research applies the affective circumplex model from affective neuroscience to classify soundscapes across various times of day and ecological settings.

Understanding these aural clocks enhances our ability to design neuro-inclusive and ecologically sensitive landscapes that harmonize with natural cycles. This research highlights the urgent need to mitigate urban noise pollution through sound-conscious design, offering strategies for landscape architects to assess and modulate aural environments. Integrating acoustical and temporal considerations into greenway planning not only enhances user experience but also contributes to biodiversity and overall ecosystem health.