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Creating Cities for People: Practical Tips for Increasing Comfort and Livability
Unlocking the Mysteries of Shape and Space: The Ultimate Guide to Geometry. Geometry is the basis for understanding spatial relationships and shapes, in various sciences, technologies, and everyday life.
Global warming vs climate change
March 13, 2023
CLIMATE
Global warming vs climate change. Global warming and climate change are related concepts, but they have different meanings.
Hydrogen is the fuel of the future, is it?
February 24, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
Between 2033 and 2035, the production of new cars with internal combustion engines (ICE) in the European Union will cease…hydrogen fuel
Why biophilic trend in home design?
February 15, 2023
PROPERTIES
Even if you’ve never heard of biophilic design, you already love it. After all, biophilia is a love of nature and a way to “invite nature into
5 challenges of renewable energy development in the islands
February 15, 2023
ENERGY
Despite the disadvantages of such energy sources (toxic production and disposal of solar panels, noise problems with wind turbines,
6 facts about the future of city life?
February 8, 2023
CITIES
The authors explain the forces behind urban change and offer a new perspective on the possibilities of tomorrow’s cities.
Innovative Technologies: Smart Transportation; IoT Technology; Renewable Energy; Smart Water Management…
Why won’t government abolish water and utility bills?
February 2, 2023
GOVERNMENT
The government may have other priorities in using fusion energy, and there may be other ways to solve the problem of access to fresh water.
6 future technologies that will change Kansas
February 1, 2023
CITIES
Kansas is also a state that is exploring and implementing innovative technology and smart city initiatives.
Some examples of interesting innovations and technology that have been implemented in Kansas include:
Smart City Philadelphia
January 26, 2023
SMART CITIES
These are just a few examples, but there are many other innovative technologies and initiatives being implemented in Philadelphia as well.
Smart City Kansas
January 25, 2023
SMART CITIES
These are just a few examples, but there are many other innovative technologies and initiatives being implemented in Kansas as well.
Uncover the latest developments and updates in the factors of production for the 21st century. Learn about how technology, education, and sustainable practices.
The most critical parts of infrastructure to renew after a war depend on the specific context of the conflict and the extent of the damage.
Smart Budapest
January 3, 2023
SMART CITIES
the smart city vision of Budapest”, a roadmap to help Budapest become a smart city. It is not simply a singular strategic document
Factors of production for 2023 prognose
December 8, 2022
ECONOMICS
Producing things, we need some tangible and intangible materials. Primary and secondary production factors of global innovation industries.
10+1 Energy saving tips at home
November 30, 2022
ENERGY
The production of kWh of electricity in coal and gas-fired power stations uses between 300 and 1,000 grams of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Expanding energy efficiency standards
November 23, 2022
PIONEERS
The National University of Singapore is testing digital energy solutions from SP Group, a leading Asia-Pacific’s leading energy supplier, to improve the energy efficiency of the university’s campus. SP Group has said that with the support of BCA and operators, they will be able to develop user-centric solutions to advance next-gen green, energy-efficient buildings, and […]
Remotely piloted ferry in Helsinki
November 14, 2022
PIONEERS
First test of autonomous transportation using an existing passenger Suomenlinna ferry.
Water transport of the future in Amsterdam
November 14, 2022
PIONEERS
Roboat Amsterdam is a 5-year study that explores and tests the use of autonomous transportation systems on water.
AI urban water supply system
October 11, 2022
PIONEERS
Melbourne city water introduces AI into the urban water supply system. Reduce budget losses due to unreasonable energy costs
Precipitation maps using machine learning
August 15, 2022
SMART CITIES
Machine learning improves rainfall mapping, water plans
World’s largest vertical farms in Dubai.
July 28, 2022
TECHNOLOGY
Emirates unveils the world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai. It is built in partnership with Crop One Holdings
Produces lithium-ion batteries and energy management allowing CO2 emission and energy consumption reduction. Improving labor productivity.
Paradox Engineering
June 15, 2022
PIONEERS
Paradox Engineering is a technology company that designs and markets Internet of Things solutions for open cities and other smart environments.
Aquaponics
June 7, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Aquaponics is a combined method of growing fish and plants together in a recirculating ecosystem using natural bacterial cycles to convert fish waste into plant nutrients. It is an environmentally friendly method that uses the best attributes of aquaculture and hydroponics without the need to add chemical fertilizers, discard water, or leachate. Aquaponics is a […]
The World’s First Eco-City of the Future – Masdar City Our polluted ecosystem can no longer cope with all of its natural mechanisms on its own, and this is the fault of human actions. Or the influence we unknowingly have on it. This article presents one way to properly influence the planet’s ecosystem. An example […]
Electric car
May 30, 2022
BUZZWORDS
What is an electric vehicle? There are probably fewer and fewer people in today’s world who have never heard of this type of vehicle as an electric vehicle (or electric vehicle, EV). Electric cars are cars that are powered by one or more electric motors, which, in turn, are powered by rechargeable batteries or other […]
Solar power
May 25, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Solar power is one of the largest alternative energy and renewable energy sources (RES) segments. Today, it is customary to distinguish between three main solar energy technologies: solar energy can be used to generate electricity (photovoltaics, PV), to obtain concentrated thermal energy for subsequent power generation (concentrated solar power, CSP), or direct heating of the […]
Low impact development
May 23, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Low Impact Development (LID) has been defined as “development that, through its adverse environmental impacts, either enhances or does not significantly degrade the quality of the environment.” The relationship between potential developers and UK planning authorities since the 1980s has led to a multitude of unique, locally adapted developments, often using natural, local, and reclaimed […]
Green building
May 18, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Green building – an environmentally sustainable building, designed, constructed, and operated to minimize the total environmental impacts. The ideology of green, positive or sustainable construction appeared in the United States and Western Europe back in the late 1970s, in the 1990s it gained particular popularity largely due to the famous UN conference in Rio de […]
Green building materials
May 12, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Green building materials – Composed of renewable and/or recycled materials, rather than nonrenewable resources. What kinds of green building materials are there? Building materials that are energy-efficient, sustainable, reusable, and that help and do not harm the planet are very important in the construction industry. Green building materials do one or more of the following: […]
Leadership in Energy LEED
May 11, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED – is an ecology-oriented building certification program run under the auspices of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Before the introduction of LEED, the construction industry had no established standard for defining what constituted an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly project. Since its introduction in 1998, the LEED system […]
Blue Label Labs
May 2, 2022
PIONEERS
Smart cities have the potential to radically change the world, or at least that’s what the pamphlets say.
Sustainability
April 28, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Sustainability – the maintenance and betterment of the ecological, social, and economic health of a city. “Sustainability” is a completely new model for the use of resources and the interaction between man and nature. The main goal is to build a new innovative environment with a society that cares about the environment. Sustainable development is […]
Diversity of structures in the nature of fractals
December 30, 2021
REVIEW
The real concept of sound as a phenomenon of nature is much broader than its modern representation in science.
Eco-friendly. Don’t fall for “greenwashing” efforts
December 6, 2021
EDUCATION
The sustainability boom that more and more companies are jumping on also brings with it the risk of fraud. This is mainly about deceiving…
2017, Hamburg, Germany
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Economically and culturally, Hamburg is one of Europe’s most liveable and economically strongest cities. Therefore, Hamburg is undertaking..
2014, Delhi, India
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Indian cabinet green-lit a £10 billion scheme that will be divided equally between building 100 smart cities and rejuvenating another…
2008, Masdar, Abu Dhabi
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Many global cities are fast developing into resource-starved ecosystems, inefficient, unmanageable, and unsustainable…
2007, Tianjin, China
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Following earlier cooperation between China and Singapore on the Suzhou Industrial Park in China while benefiting from Singapore’s…
2007, Malta
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Here in Malta, IBM is building the world’s first smart grid to govern electricity and water. It will also make environmental measures…
2005, Dongtan, China
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
With the rapid urbanization in China, the country faces significant challenges in sustainable urban development and actively explores…
2004, New York, USA
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Geotechnologies and geospatial analysis are used to solve problems and improve conditions, using New York City as a “living laboratory.”
Blue Gate Antwerp, Belgium
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Antwerp is the second largest port in Europe and the 5th largest worldwide. It, therefore, plays an important economic role not just in..
Absurdystan mission: Thoughts from infra-red to ultra-violet
December 4, 2021
PEOPLE
The crisis of consciousness. Our impossibility to feel our core nature and see this nature in every one of us and in all things around us.
Green roof
December 3, 2021
BUZZWORDS
A green roof is a flat roof that may be systematically planted with, for example, varieties of sedum, moss, or grass,..
Difference in efficiency between a parabolic and tower solar plants
November 18, 2021
ENERGY
Solar energy is one of the cleanest energy resources that does not compromise or add to global warming. The sun…
Green energy types, how they work and their efficiency
November 18, 2021
ENERGY
Green energy is still being researched all around the world and newer applications are being developed nearly daily.
Top reasons why governments should implement green economics
November 18, 2021
ECONOMICS
There are many positive directions the government is taking to implement a green economy, both now and in the future. The advancements…
Brief explanation of green economics sectors
November 18, 2021
ECONOMICS
Fortunately the situation is constantly changing for the better, green technological solutions are becoming cheaper…
Soaring trends and solutions of green economics
November 18, 2021
ECONOMICS
The goal supports the idea of a man living in harmony with the Earth while continuing to progress technologically for our greater good as a whole.
Germany innovation in the spirit of circular economy
November 13, 2021
ECONOMICS
The circular economy is pivotal in achieving climate neutrality, conserving natural resources, and protecting the environment.
UK harness the power of the sun to reach Net Zero
November 13, 2021
ENERGY
Affinity Water has an ambitious plan to be Net Zero by 2030, and Centrica Business Solutions is delighted to be playing our part of that.
The modernized systems are also used to transport goods from one point in the city to another point. Smart city transport…
People-centric Smart City benefits for all. New measures, IT applications, and young talents.
One of the most amazing cities. Built on traditions mixed with super high-end technologies.
The Smart City roadmap of London connects data & community to be the smartest city on the World.
Berlin smart city strategy aims to use technology and innovation and connected city. Smart City Berlin is also…
The City of Sydney is experiencing rapid change. Our population is growing, the needs of our community and environment are intensifying and technological…
The big data-based Smart City master plan focuses on IoT and AI-based traffic management.
Jaipur is believed to be the first planned city of India, and also that the king took a lot of interest in designing this city of victory.
Washington
November 8, 2021
CITIES
Washington DC smart city (smart city strategy) is focused on leveraging technology to improve the lives of its residents, enhance sustainability, and foster economic growth. The strategy includes
The strategic planning sectors have for the most part been determined by the Montreal Urban Planning and Development Plan. In addition to the city…
The City of Kigali is open and supports working with all spheres of our population. We value the contribution and role of the private sector in development.
Pune Smart City has come up with five strategic requirements to fix core urban infrastructure and make it “future-proof.”
Jakarta Smart City optimizes the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to control resource effectiveness.
Amsterdam Smart City realized through a partnership among businesses, authorities, research institutions, and the people.
Smart technology creates opportunities. Overall development integration with smart solutions helps to aide the development of smart cities…
Green Deal
October 27, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Europe has a plan to become a technological and ecological leader in the world because, like many other countries China, Canada, India…
Zero waste city
October 21, 2021
BUZZWORDS
To keep up with the times and modern minimalist design that features spaciousness and easy maintenance, try to keep only the things you…
The project aims to provide Ahmedabad with a meaningful waterfront environment along the Sabarmati River banks and redefine the identity of..
UAE: Dubai’s Green Hydrogen project
September 12, 2021
ENERGY
The project implemented in collaboration with DEWA, Expo 2020 Dubai, and Siemens Energy, is the first solar-driven green hydrogen-producing facility.
Singapore’s ambitious Smart Nation initiative harness technology to improve livelihoods for all.
The meeting was attended by 9 Chinese oil, gas, and energy companies with total revenues of over $ 850.5 billion.
Austria : 52 days without watering
August 24, 2021
ENERGY
For the future of our country, we need innovative business ideas, with which it is now a matter of getting started together and mastering…
Applications of the Internet of Things in the Smart City
August 21, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Trends in Smart City Development report cites no fewer than 17 systems, some of which are already common in some cities and the others.
Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and…
State of Green
August 8, 2021
SMART CITIES
The state of Green is a not-for-profit, public-private partnership from Denmark. We foster relations with international stakeholders…
INFOSYS Smart City
August 8, 2021
BRANDS
Smart Cities requires integrated management of the economic, social, and infrastructure aspect of urbanization with the use of advanced…
Verizon’s smart city communication solutions
August 8, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Using innovative Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication solutions, city executives can help improve…
Municipal services
August 8, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Services that municipalities provide depend partly on the size of the town or city but typically include a school system, police and fire…
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns – the twelve SDG goal presented by the United Nations organization’s SDG strategy.
Make cities & human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable – the 11th SDG goal presented by the United Nations organization.
District cooling
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Since demand for district heating is lower in the warm months of the year, redundant waste heat is fed through large, environment-friendly…
District heating
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
In district heating systems, the heat produced as a by-product of power generation and waste incineration is generally transported using…
Digital building technology
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Also known as Smart building technology or Building automation. Building technology refers to equipment used to control and regulate…
Circular Economy
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
A circular economy is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating…
Ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all is the sixth goal of UNO under an SDG strategy.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being – the third goal in the set of goals presented by the UNO strategy Sustainable Development Goals.
End of Poverty – the first goal presented by the United Nations organization under a strategy called Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Development Goals
July 25, 2021
GOVERNMENT
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted as a universal call to action to protect the planet.
The ‘green’ generation is growing up in very positive trend, although children are still skeptical that they can make a difference.
Opportunity for visionary municipalities
July 1, 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE
Recognition for exemplary effort is now more prevalent than ever. States and organizations seek out and reward public agencies for visionary..
ERICSSON Smart City
June 21, 2021
BRANDS
Energy use in-network operation remains a priority for Ericsson and its Smart Cities customers. In addition, Ericsson’s research shows…
Тhe wealth of initiatives in the dynamic socio-economic, technical, and policy environment in the EU of Smart City characteristics.
Itron Smart City
May 23, 2021
BRANDS
A portfolio of smart software, services, meters, and sensors helps our customers better manage energy and water for the people they serve.
Planet Smart City
May 23, 2021
BRANDS
Solutions include free Wi-Fi at the Innovation Hub, Interactive totems, Nowcasting weather forecasting technology, and SOS devices.
Canada: UBC Renewable Energy Hub
May 21, 2021
ENERGY
This technology will make it possible to explore other hydrogen applications, such as injection into the natural gas grid to decarbonize space heating.
Verizon Smart City
May 11, 2021
BRANDS
At Verizon, the goal is to improve the quality of life for people in smart cities around the world and increase efficiency in operations.
SE Smart City
April 3, 2021
BRANDS
Buildings are a core component of Schneider Electrics smart city. From dining, shopping, and sleeping to learning, working and recovering.
SAP Smart City
April 3, 2021
BRANDS
SAP Smart City concept says that government and the companies that serve the city’s citizens must undergo their own changes to keep up…
Samsung Smart City
April 3, 2021
BRANDS
Samsung C&T’s Smart City will employ eco-friendly technologies to reduce energy loss and achieve energy independence.
Abu Dhabi National Energy Strategic Plan 2030 at its core the global energy transition…
Among the new railway projects, Dubai plans the construction of Automated People…
Sustainable development goals framework – The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.
ORACLE Smart City
February 12, 2021
BRANDS
This requires a deeper, broader approach to technology—one that fuels innovation and provides scalability to address future demands.
AMAZON Smart City
February 12, 2021
BRANDS
Cities of the Future powered by the Cloud Cities in the cloud have to benefit all. Get the technology and the support you need to realize your vision. Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) involve connecting smart devices and systems—in diverse sectors such as transportation, energy, manufacturing, and healthcare—in fundamentally new ways. These […]
IBM Smart City
February 12, 2021
BRANDS
IBM’s Smart Cities management key functions: city services, citizens, business, transport, communication, water, and energy.
BOSCH Smart City
February 12, 2021
BRANDS
Air quality, energy efficiency, public security, and mobility are the four biggest challenges presented by this trend.
INTEL Smart City
February 12, 2021
BRANDS
Intel® Vision Products provide AI solutions across a diverse set of products enabling cities to become smarter, safer, and more efficient.
McKinsey Smart City
February 12, 2021
BRANDS
Sensor data and high-tech command centers promised a revolutionary new way to manage complex operations and automate infrastructure systems.
CISCO Smart City
February 12, 2021
BRANDS
Cisco Meraki enables state and local governments to implement smart initiatives that positively impact communities’ quality of life.
ABB Smart City
February 12, 2021
BRANDS
Continuously evolving ecosystem, empowering individuals to live, work and move in a safer, smarter, and more sustainable way.
To grow agricultural products, mostly sun and good soil are enough. London’s Growing Underground Farm.
Space requirement of renewable energy sources
January 7, 2021
ENERGY
It takes more space to produce renewable energy than you think, says Paul Behrens…
Solar plant that converts salt water into drinking water
October 10, 2020
ENERGY
A renewed hopes in Kenya introduced a solar-powered plant that transforms salty ocean water into fresh drinking water.
The world energy consumption by source results 2020
August 21, 2020
ENERGY
Today, almost half of the world’s population lives in cities and the number of urban residents is constantly increasing.
In the future, the operational environment will become more challenging for district heating technology. Therefore, comprehensive planning of the whole…
Citymills leading the positive change in recycling
April 23, 2020
TECHNOLOGY
Paper city mills are leading the positive change to reduce waste via increased recycling and utilization of side streams.
Smart alarms and simulation for urban flooding
April 23, 2020
INFRASTRUCTURE
Urban stormwater is one of the biggest problems facing our waterways today. Urban cloudbursts and the resulting rapid stormwater that overflows along…
Climate change expectations are for greater rainfall intensities, while governmental directives require municipalities to implement new methods for…
ndian ITs and startups face a difficult choice. They can either stay in smaller towns and take a small salary or move to a big city. The second option…
Plastic bag or paper bag?
April 23, 2020
CLIMATE
Is it a greener plastic bag or paper bag? … you may be surprised!
More power produced from renewables than from coal
March 12, 2020
ENERGY
Germany produced for the first time more electricity from renewable sources than…
Sewerage systems by part and large mainly comprises a series of underground pipes, collecting ducts, treatment plants and a whole lot of…
Green economics as the matter of life and death
October 3, 2019
ECONOMICS
Green marketing, unlike traditional marketing, goes beyond the basic determined needs of the customer and the economy…
The “Smart City Concept”: What Is It All About?
August 21, 2019
SMART CITIES
Big building blocks of the smart city concept are wireless sensor networks, smart metering, open platforms, high speed…
Digital Nomads: Myths About the Beach Office
November 17, 2018
PEOPLE
Digital nomadism has become fashion in the world of “smart” work. Surely you have someone you’ve…
In March, thanks to the favorable weather, Portugal was able to cover the monthly consumption of electricity from…
Bill Gates wants to produce fuel from a dirty air
March 22, 2018
ENERGY
Carbon Engineering engineers have successfully successfully extracted carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air…
Arabia’s build smart mega-city is not for conventional people. The place for the dreamers…
A basic difference between traditional and green energy sources
February 22, 2018
CLIMATE
There are two existing sources of energy in the world. One of them is historic and has been used ever since humanity…
Smart water management system in modern Smart Cities
February 20, 2018
INFRASTRUCTURE
Smart management systems in sustainability maintains a high quality of life for every citizen. One of the key requirements…
How can we recognise that city planning is Smart oriented
November 18, 2017
INFRASTRUCTURE
Contributions of the smart city concept to urban planning. This article discusses the interrelationships…
Government’s implementation of green industrial strategy
November 12, 2017
CLIMATE
Global problems affect the interests and destinies of all countries, peoples, social strata and lead to…
Smart Cities support innovation in a chemical industry
November 10, 2017
ECONOMICS
The chemical industry directly or indirectly touches over 95 percent of all manufactured products…
Green direction development steps to Smart City
October 22, 2017
INFRASTRUCTURE
The special value of the theory of C. Graves is that the highest levels of development of values do not deny, but include…
Smart farming to secure sustainable food logistics
October 20, 2017
INFRASTRUCTURE
It is faced with a new set of challenges, including agricultural productivity, food security and a raft of other contemporary concerns…
Technological solutions creating Smart City concept
October 18, 2017
INFRASTRUCTURE
One of the major problem facing modern cities is traffic congestion. As traffic control becomes increasingly difficult due to increase…
IoT Technology Solutions for Smart municipal services
October 14, 2017
TECHNOLOGY
World-class cities gain their high stature because of various first-class infrastructure like having state-of-the-art airport…
The world we live currently is such a nice and joyful place. It is recorded that majority of the people are now…
India’s road to a renewable and sustainable future
August 25, 2017
ENERGY
The world’s largest renewable capacity expansion programme is already underway in India. The program is expected…