The soundscape represents a fundamental shift in the field of architectural acoustics, as it integrates physical, social, and psychological approaches. Although the term "soundscape" was introduced in the 1960s, significant attention has only been directed toward it in the past decade within the environmental acoustics community—initially by researchers and more recently by practitioners, including policymakers. This study explores the current state and future challenges in the field of soundscape research. Beginning with the research framework and practical needs, followed by a brief overview of recent and ongoing networks, activities, projects, and publications, the study presents a systematic review of recent advancements in soundscape research and the influencing factors. Some of these factors were empirically tested to assess their impact on users' perception of space and the degree of their integration. The findings indicate that 71.9% of space users reported satisfaction with the soundscape when appropriate levels of temperature, humidity, and lighting were present, corresponding to the nature of the activities and demographical factors............... Keywords: ..........soundscape, space experience, soundscape perception, soundscape perception factors, sound classifications.