DataAppeal Makes Data Visualization Accessible
There’s a great deal of change regarding how we monitor, analyze and understand our urban environments, and the volume of data that we..
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Model-based Design Powers China Dam Construction
Harnessing power from moving water has the benefit of slowing and controlling flow in order to prevent natural disasters, providing water..
Sensor Sensibility: Communications Design Considerations for Energy Efficiency
One of the key design constraints in the deployment of a sensor network is the optimization of power consumption and energy efficiency. A..
Oklahoma Rides the Road to Automation with Restriction Routing
The movement of oversize and overweight truck loads require permitting by each state in order to ensure safety, to make certain that the..
Laser Scanning Improves Petrochemical Plant Design
Laser scanning as a method of storage of spatial information is used in various economic sectors, and is increasingly being used to capture..
Open Data Means Registries
The municipal world has been buzzing with the concepts of Open Data. Many regions and municipalities have declared their support for the..
Smart Cities, Network Effects, and the Next Generation of Planning
Michael Batty, a professor of planning at the University College London, Fellow of the British Academy, and founder and chairman of the..
Virtual Australia and New Zealand Initiative Aims for Fully Integrated 3D Model
A new not-for-profit called VANZI Ltd. has been set up to broker the framework for a fully integrated and secure 3D computer model for both..
The Future of Urban Planning: Interactive 3-D Visualization
In many cases, the software used by urban planners and architects is nearly as complex as urban planning itself—especially for owners and..
ARCHIBUS Connects Facility Operations to Sustainability
It’s widely reported that the inefficient energy use of building accounts for 40% or more of CO2 emissions in the United States as..
