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How Green Are Smart Cities, and How Smart Are Green Cities?

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The Benefits of a Sci-Fi City Self-driving cars, smart buildings, data-driven infrastructure… The smart city of the future will be a complex, interconnected network, bringing the Internet of Things to life on a grand, urban scale. We are talking less about smart and green cities and more about sustainable cities.

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Back to Basics: Bioclimatic Design, Learning from History to Build For The Future

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It is essential that we, as architects and designers, minimize the negative environmental consequences of construction by developing structures and systems that require fewer resources to build and maintain. With smart building technologies and a nearly zero carbon footprint. Photos by Parham Taghioff.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

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Both consumers and the corporate sector with respect to business and travel events are putting more pressure on owners and developers than ever before to become more eco-friendly. Jim Camp, Project Director and IA’s Building Repositioning Lead, views this as intrinsically positive.

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“PHIVE” civic center by Manuelle Gautrand Architecture

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The renewal of Parramatta Square will deliver a complete revitalisation of this area through development that transforms the area to a community orientated civic space that injects social, cultural and economic activity into the heart of this Parramatta CBD. Source by Manuelle Gautrand Architecture.

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Building automation systems: All you need to know about intelligent buildings

Building and Interiors

The lighting can be regulated (turned on, off, or dimmed) with smart home automation and building automation system. The motion sensor light switches detect occupancy in the space and regulate the lights in the room. Famous brands that offer smart lighting are: Jaquar lighting. Plumbing for home automation.

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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

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A background in Architectural Design and Material Futures, Chieza pioneered the design- driven application of microbial pigment dyes for textiles and has been awarded the Index Award 2019 for the chemical-free, water-saving biofabrication system she developed. Kimberly Dowdell. Frida Escobedo.

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Access control solutions for contact-less and hygienic security management

Building and Interiors

Moreover, the android app regulates access to the building. ASSA ABLOY has gone one step ahead by developing android and iOS apps that enable users to access doors from their smartphones or smart devices. Also, devices like smart bracelets will make it easier for individualized access. Mobile access .