Sector-specific

Innovative Practices in Smart Cities Through Spatial Data

Architecture, construction and urban planning 40 hours

Introduction

Contemporary urban management recognises that in the spatial data a cornerstone. This course offers an in-depth insight into Smart City projects, ranging from smart buildings to sustainable urban ecosystems. Participants will gain key knowledge in mobility y sustainable construction, offering a global overview of successful initiatives in this field. Without the need to travel, the course provides training in the development of innovative urban solutions, enabling students to understand and contribute to the development of smart cities. In line with current trends, it fosters versatile professionals in a constantly evolving sector.

Objectives

The course aims to train experts in smart cities who are capable of managing complex projects. Having completed the module, students will: Have a broad understanding of what a project involving smart city and you will discover which tools will enable you to create urban solutions complex. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the projects currently being developed in the sector, whilst analysing best practice from around the world.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. SPATIAL DATA AND URBAN PROJECTS

Cities and Spatial Data (I)
Cities and Spatial Data (II)
Urban projects using spatial data and ICT
Large-scale smart city initiatives: smart regions and tourist destinations
Smart City initiatives at local level: urban regeneration and the 15-minute city

TEACHING UNIT 2. SMART AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDING

Data from the construction sector applied to Smart Cities
Circular buildings. Materials and sustainability
Energy efficiency
Renewable energy
Energy Learning Communities

TEACHING UNIT 3. SPATIAL DATA AND URBAN ECOSYSTEMS

Urban green infrastructure
Urban pollution control
Heat island effect
Calculating the carbon footprint
Detecting asbestos in roofs using artificial intelligence

TEACHING UNIT 4. SMART AND SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

Sustainable mobility for the future
Efficient mobility (I)
Efficient mobility (II)
Pedestrians at the heart of mobility
Safe cities

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