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Advancements in Urban Sustainability: ICT Research at Queen’s University Belfast

This research initiative at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) focuses on innovative applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the built environment. Over 14 years, the team has explored topics such as 3D CAD modeling, energy forecasting, dynamic urban information systems, and urban sustainability tools for local authorities. Collaborative projects with Cardiff and UCL aim to develop predictive models for cities, enabling effective environmental planning and active citizen participation. The research also emphasizes user interaction with digital systems for urban management and development.

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Advancements in Urban Sustainability: ICT Research at Queen’s University Belfast

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  1. Towntology: relevant research Chris Tweed School of Architecture and Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC) Queen’s University Belfast (QUB)

  2. Overview • research into applications of ICTs to the built environment has been ongoing for the past 14 years • covers a range of topics and projects: • 3d CAD models of buildings and the urban environment • argumentation systems • energy and environmental modelling of urban environment—Energy Environmental Prediction tool GIS • dynamic urban information systems • involvement in COST UCE C4: Management and information applications development in urban civil engineering

  3. Energy and EnvironmentalPrediction (EEP) • collaborative research project with Cardiff, UCL and DeMontfort • aim was to provide a GIS-based tool to enable local authorities to predict environmental sustainability of entire city • QUB role was to apply model to Belfast and to determine end-user interaction with models in Belfast, Cardiff and London

  4. Dynamic interfaces to 3d urban information

  5. Overview of the Project Objects & processes Delivery points Information types Data acquisition options Display Representation environment Applications Image processing Navigation & way-finding Bus shelters Image (building) Camera Database Maps 2/2.5D Data Visualization Terrain & spaces Home Others GIS VR Display Office Tourism 3D geometry Buildings Photogram-metry CAD System Citizen services Mobile devices People &Vehicles Laser scanning 4D Data Specialised software Public participation Info-kiosks GPS Environment Predictive models Sensors

  6. Summary • technical expertise on modelling (geometry and energy), argumentation systems, image processing and digital communications • research interest in socio-technical issues—how systems work with (or against) users

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