Tag: City
Smart Cities and the RIBA Plan of Work: Why Invest effort to Maximise Innovation
Having worked in the Smart City field for 11 years, one of my significant takeaways on the challenges facing implementation is that there is a heavy tide of legacy pushing against innovation in the construction industry. Now this is normal in many senses as the goal of construction in some ways runs against the grain… Read more
AI Agents and Web3 Powered Cities
Artificial intelligence (AI), or the artist formerly known as “algorithms”, is rapidly changing how cities function, and one of the most promising areas is the use of AI Agents. These are essentially smart software programs that can observe their environment, make decisions, and take action to achieve specific goals. Think of them as digital assistants,… Read more
The Secret Value Chain of Smart Parking
I was recently invited to have an indepth look at the smart parking solutions of IDEX (https://www.idex.sa/) at the Saudi Intermobility Expo 2024 in Jeddah. Having worked in smart city implementations for over fifteen years, one of my favorite examples to dig into has always been smart parking. From my perspective this is because parking… Read more
AI: The Brainpower Behind Resilient Cities
Andrew Rippon Cities are complex organisms, constantly evolving and adapting to new challenges. As climate change intensifies and urbanization accelerates, the need for resilient urban infrastructure has never been greater. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI), a powerful tool that is revolutionizing how cities prepare for and respond to disruptions. AI, with its ability to analyze vast… Read more