The combination of modern, smart architecture with urban agricultural principles has created the new field of “agritecture”. Henry Gordon-Smith, an urban agriculture consultant and creator of the Agritecture blog, says the trend reflects an appreciation Read More
If you ask San Diego’s Deputy Chief Operations Officer David Graham for his take on the key technology to advance smart cities, chances are he would tell you you’re on the wrong track. “It’s not Read More
As cities look for economical ways to enhance urban appeal and services, smart street furniture offers a unique technology solution. City residents are able to receive useful services, such as WiFi, mobile charging, interactive city Read More
Thinxtra – an Australian communications services vendor – is introducing a new Partnership Program for Smart Councils, and offering it to the first 50 selected councils in Australia. This unique program provides Sigfox network coverage Read More
A hydrogen fuel cell, the ideal alternative energy source for rail, is the key to the world’s first “hydrail”. It can travel almost 500 miles per day at speeds of up to 87 mph. It Read More
The Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) provides scientific support to Vienna’s Urban Lakeside smart city demo project to examine innovative approaches in the energy supply sector. This ambitious project requires a total redesign of the Read More
AeroFarms – the commercial leader in indoor vertical farming – is running the world’s largest vertical farm in the City of Newark. AeroFarms is “on a mission to fundamentally transform agriculture by building, owning, and Read More
With the goal of expanding its smart grid services, Accenture has purchased Realworld OO Systems – a specialist in geographic information system (GIS) solutions. GIS services will enhance Accenture’s ability to help clients with integrating Read More
Cities around the world are constantly re-engineering themselves. They’re improving and updating their connectivity, infrastructure (both technology and facility/public works) and energy consumption. They’re trying to become environmentally friendly while insuring commerce and citizen lifestyles Read More
Amidst the rush and roar of new IoT technology clamoring for its share in the smart buildings and smart cities marketplace, LiFi enters the race at 10 gigabytes per second (you could download 18 movies Read More
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