Sydney Opera House: some interesting facts about its architecture
Famous worldwide, the Opera House was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007. Below are a few interesting facts about this opera house. Why was it built? How was it built? And who was or were responsible for such an iconic project?
Emma Cobos, Port de Barcelona: “Port cities will not be able to be smart cities unless they have a smart port”
Emma Cobos, Director of Innovation and Business Strategy at Port de Barcelona, provides us with an insight into the current and future situation of smart ports and the trends we can expect from this year’s edition of Smart Ports: Piers of the Future, which will have a strong focus on sustainability and multimodality.
Vodafone Idea, Larsen & Toubro to Test Smart City Solutions for 5G
21/10/2021 – TelecomTalk
7 European Towns That Are Better In The Winter Than The Summer
20/10/2021 – Travel Awaits
What’s a ‘digital twin’? And why do we need it for EV batteries?
19/10/2021 – The next web
Is concrete toxic? The effects of concrete in our cities on human health
Is the concrete used to build cities toxic? Every so often an article appears (with little evidence) warning us of the potential dangers of living with this material, claiming that its components or manufacturing phases can be harmful for humans and the environment. But, what is the impact of concrete?
Green roofs: advantages and disadvantages of rooftop gardens
Rooftop gardens have become increasingly popular in urban centers in recent years. This system does not mean simply installing plants in individual and removable pots, but rather a permanent facility, made with plant elements designed to form part of the building’s structure.
Cornell’s urbanist in residence envisions the smart city decade ahead
18/10/2021 – Cities Today
6 tech trends defining future cities
17/10/2021 – GCN
Working towards a Digital Twin of Earth
16/10/2021 – ESA