Written by Ganiyat Sanni
In recent times, urban areas have notably improved, driven by advanced technologies that serve as catalysts for transformation. Digital Built and Future Cities is a revolutionary concept capturing the use and implementation of cutting-edge tools in the design and construction of urban areas. This concept is not a futuristic vision but a present reality reshaping existing urban environments.
Let’s explore some key trends and developments:
- Smart technologies
- Advanced sensors and Internet of Things(IoT) enable real-time monitoring and optimization of building operations from energy management such as the HVAC( heating, ventilation, air conditioning to security).
- Building information modeling (BIM)
- BIM has transformed the construction industry through its digital representation of infrastructures and buildings by providing a digital environment accessible to all stakeholders of a project and supporting the entirety of a construction project through its lifecycle stages.
- Digital Twins
- Digital twins are the virtual replication of physical buildings which helps urban planners make informed decisions and optimize resources, and as one of its core importance; predictive maintenance helps to avoid potential failures as these could be foreseen in the simulation process of building systems.
- Sustainability
- Sustainability as one of the core focuses of urban development, is a crucial factor being promoted through digital technologies as these technologies enable the design of cities that use resources more efficiently, reduce waste, and are resilient to climate change. Smart grids and renewable energy systems ensure that urban growth aligns with environmental goals, reducing the carbon footprint in the environment.
In conclusion, the adoption of cutting-edge digital technologies in urban development brings about efficiency, optimized use of resources, sustainability, improved quality of life as a result of easier transportation and decreased level of pollution.
In conclusion, adopting cutting-edge digital technologies in urban development leads to efficiency, optimized resource use, and sustainability. This adoption improves the quality of life by easing transportation and reducing pollution levels.
Join us at the upcoming Costech Annual Smart City Conference 2024, themed “Digital Built & Future Cities.” This 3-day physical event will feature keynote sessions, workshops, exhibitions, and a student design competition focusing on leveraging AI to unlock value and efficiencies across the entire infrastructure lifecycle.
The primary goal of this conference is to foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and inspiration among industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, innovators, funders, development partners, industry players, and entrepreneurs.