Smart Cities and Smart Buildings

Malta’s Presidential Eco Garden

malta garden

Malta’s Presidential Eco Garden Malta recognises that it needs to become more sustainable and is taking action to do so. The President’s Kitchen Garden in Malta is one of the most historic parks in the country with former diplomatic importance.   Throughout 2018 and 2019, the park underwent renovations to become more sustainable and appealing to its …

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Dutch Windwheel

Dutch windwheel updated

Dutch Windwheel In addition, they would also be installed inside the building to perform like a sensor. In this sense, the floors would send and receive sensor data to monitor occupancy levels to inform other parts of the building. The experience would be completely circular. A concept of the floors is in Blijdorp in Rotterdam. …

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HAN University of Applied Sciences: healthcare solutions with interactive floors

healthcare solutions with floors

HAN University of Applied Sciences: healthcare solutions with interactive floors The ‘Empathetic Living Environment’, known in Dutch as Empathische Woning, is a research programme seeking to find healthcare solutions. The main objective is to support independent living for vulnerable people. Their Guiding Environment project caters to the elderly, specifically those exhibiting early signs of dementia. The …

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The Walker in Rotterdam: Smart city sidewalk powers electric cars

The CENT-R Charging Station​

The Walker in Rotterdam: Smart city sidewalk powers electric cars We proudly present the first smart and sustainable sidewalk in the Dutch neighbourhood, Rotterdam Reyeroord. The ‘solar energy sidewalk’ delivers power to a multifunctional light pole, the CENT-R. The light pole is a visual landmark and a charging station for electric cars. It generates power for …

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