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Unlocking Urban Potential: Street Vending Integration Strategies in Informal Settings

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Mostly categorized under the informal economy due to lack of regulations and authorization, street markets in the global south have often been seen as a threat to urban development. Policymakers and city officials have long struggled with informality, considering it the “antithesis of modernity.” Read more »

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Drexel University researchers develop AI-guided robotic structural inspection system

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The article they published recently in the Elsevier journal Automation in Construction presented the potential for a new multi-scale monitoring system informed by deep-learning algorithms that work to find cracks and other damage to buildings before using LiDAR to produce three-dimensional images for inspectors to aid in their documentation.

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University of British Columbia develops ‘smart construction robots’ for basic on-site tasks

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A team at the University of British Columbia has developed “smart construction robots ” for performing basic tasks on construction sites, such as lifting and moving objects. AI-equipped cranes and forklifts use the information to move construction materials, such as beams and columns, around the site without a human operator.

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Shape the Future of the Built Environment with MIT's Master in Real Estate Development

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This post is brought to you by MIT Center for Real Estate The MIT Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) offers an unparalleled education in real estate practice. If you would like to learn more about the MSRED Program at MIT, consider participating in one of our upcoming information sessions. Image courtesy of MIT CRE.

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Seatbelts inform Steady walking aid for elderly dogs

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A trio of design students from Hongik University in Seoul has developed a walking aid for dogs that uses a mechanism similar to a car seatbelt to provide support while allowing a good range of movement. Users can view this information on an app designed to help detect inconspicuous signs of joint issues in older animals.

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The English city of Bradford develops a digital twin to help inform planning decisions and promote cultural heritage

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“It will enable people to look at the built environment in a virtual 3D world, and then see what impact new developments have on things like surface water drainage, noise pollution, clean air and visual impact.” ” “One of the biggest issues.

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Muza Lab's resort interiors are informed by Greek culture and landscapes

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Muza Lab was informed by the area's history and culture when developing the overall design scheme, as well as drawing on six natural elements – fire, water, earth, air, metal and light. For more information on Muza Lab, visit its website here. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.