Author Description

"This book explores how technology, architecture and construction will converge to create the cities of the future through the vast knowledge and skills of various professionals and academics. It explores various aspects of the future of cities, such as how technology influences, and will influence in the future, the built environment and how people live and work in it. It also shines a light on the significance of sustainable design in producing healthy and livable cities, through advances in green transportation, renewable energy and green building methods. It is also explored in the book how these innovations might be incorporated into the built environment to produce more resilient and sustainable communities. Lastly, it also explors the importance of participatory design in influencing the future of cities, for a more inclusive and equitable urban setting. Overall, this is a contemporary and thought-provoking examination of how building, architecture and technology will interact to shape future urban landscapes. A must-read for everyone interested in the future of cities"-- Provided by publisher.