Abstract Research is revealing an increasing number of positive effects nature for humans. At the same time, biodiversity in cities, where most humans live, often low or decline. Tangible solutions are needed to increase urban biodiversity. Architecture a key discipline that has considerable influence on built‐up area thereby influencing In general, architects do not design Conversely, conserva...

The sound metaphor is considered as an assistant tool for the user activity. In order to create such new use, the classical design process must be adapted to the design object and viewed with a creative and prospective approach. As shown, the cognitive capacities of the user, the use context and the sound context play a specific and important role in the design process of the sound metaphor. We...