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Smart Cities 4.0: Innovative Design and Construction of Smart City
"Smart Cities 4.0: Innovative Design and Construction of Smart City" is a pioneering assembly of interdisciplinary research dedicated to the advancement of sustainable and intelligent urban environments. This compilation highlights sustainable design and construction practices, leveraging sustainable materials, utilities, and geotechnical solutions for resilient infrastructure development amidst climate change challenges. It features innovations like cement-less materials and energy piles, alongside environmentally friendly ground improvement techniques. Furthermore, the collection delves into the digital transformation of urban planning, showcasing computing for future cities, big data analysis, smart traffic management, and intelligent building systems, all underpinned by geomatics and geo-informatics to foster sustainable and smart cities. This collection also emphasizes seismic performance assessments, sustainable material integration, and climate-adaptive architectural solutions, catering to researchers and practitioners seeking the latest in civil engineering, architecture, and smart infrastructure development. This series is designed for those invested in the cutting-edge of urban planning, civil engineering, and architecture, offering insights into creating efficient, technologically advanced urban spaces that prioritize sustainability.
Important Dates:
Opening date: 1 March 2024
Closing date: 8 April 2024
Lead Guest Editor
Prof. Dr. Mona Badr El-Din ANWAR
German University in Cairo, Egypt
email: mona.anwar@guc.edu.eg (this opens in a new tab)
Guest Editors
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim El-DIMEERY
German University in Cairo, Egypt
email: ibrahim.dimeery@guc.edu.eg (this opens in a new tab)
Prof. Dr. Moustafa Ahmed BARAKA
German University in Cairo, Egypt
email: moustafa.baraka@guc.edu.eg (this opens in a new tab)
Dr. Passant Ahmed YOUSSEF
German University in Cairo, Egypt
email: passant.ahmed@guc.edu.eg (this opens in a new tab)