SOUNDWALL
Some studies have shown how certain frequencies improve seed germination, root growth, and gene expression changes in plants. However, large-scale noise pollution poses risks to human health, including cardiovascular diseases, sleep disorders, mental health problems, hearing loss, and premature death. This raises the question: What if we could use sound to counteract these harmful effects?
Soundwall is a soundproof wall that combines biological and technological approaches to reduce indoor noise pollution. This innovative solution harnesses noise pollution to promote the growth of root materials and creates soundproofing material that effectively absorbs mid to high frequencies. Through its cymatic patterns, Soundwall takes a moral approach by not only protecting against noise pollution but also visually representing the absorbed sound. Each tile represents a sound frequency visualized using cymatics studies. Thus, the wall is a tangible representation of the invisibility of the noise pollution it absorbs. This project inspires inventive frequency applications for positive impact and fosters a future of sound consciousness.
