Automating Cities - Design, Construction, Operation and Future Impact (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)

This book highlights the latest advancements in the use of automated systems in the design, construction, operation and future of the built environment and its occupants. It considers how the use of automated decision-making frameworks, artificial intelligence and other technologies of automation are presently impacting the practice of architects, engineers, project managers and contractors, and articulates the near future changes to workflows, legal frameworks and the wider AEC industry. This book surveys and compiles the use of city apps, robots that operate buildings and fabricate structural elements, 3D printing, drones, sensors, algorithms, and advanced prefabricated modules. The book also contributes to the growing literature on smart cities, and explores the impacts on data privacy and data sovereignty that arise through the use of sensors, digital twins and intelligent transport systems. It provides a useful reference for further research and development in the area of automation in design and construction to architects, engineers, project managers, superintendents and construction lawyers, contractors, policy makers, and students.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Series:	Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements
Release date:	2021
First published:	2021
Editors:	Brydon T. Wang • C.M. Wang
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	342
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-981-15-8669-9
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Databases > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Artificial intelligence > General Promotions
LSN:	981-15-8669-1
Barcode:	9789811586699

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