From data to dialogue: ``Earth Electric', a sonic journey through global energy landscapes
Stefano Delle Monache, Andrea Cera, Sandra Pauletto · 2024
Energy from fossil fuel is responsible for about three-quarters of global greenhouse gases. Transitioning to sustainable solutions can greatly contribute to limiting global heating. To do this, people need to gain a global, as well as a national, perspective on energy consumption and production. This paper presents the design of Earth Electric, a collaborative sonic interactive sculpture that allows people to engage with energy data from different countries. A study is presented that evaluates user experience and experience of meaning. Results show that overall Earth Electric is effective in providing Sensory, Social and Systemic non-energy feedback to participants.