The Building Footprint dataset, produced by Google Research under the Open Buildings project, is a large-scale open-access dataset containing the outlines of 1.8 billion buildings across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Launched in 2021, the project covers about 40% of the globe and

Humans are adaptable creatures, modifying their living environments to meet their needs. Historically, residential buildings were characterized by continuous changes driven by the evolving needs of their occupants (Konieczna, 2018). Architecture, too, has evolved and developed to serve the changing needs of societies. The social

Noise pollution is more than just an annoyance; it’s a growing public health issue that’s affecting our physical and mental well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore what noise pollution is, how it impacts your health, and what we can do to reduce its effects.

To me, old maps from the past reveal some of the most interesting features that I have never would have noticed in my city or anywhere in my home country. Historical Maps on Interactive Map I began by downloading scanned images of historical maps from

Nestled in the northwestern part of Cambodia, Banteay Meanchey province presents a unique blend of challenges and opportunities. This article explores the geographic, economic, and demographic aspects of this dynamic region, while highlighting the groundbreaking creation of Cambodia’s first GIS-based (geographic information system) digital data

Smart City as a term made its first appearance in the early 1990s, and researchers have emphasised technology, innovation and globalisation in the process of urbanisation. According to British Standards Institute, they defined Smart Cities as “the effective integration of physical digital and human systems

Sereisaophaon City Overview Sereisaophaon city is the provincial capital of Banteay Meanchey province. It has a unique layout compared to many of Cambodia’s provincial capitals. The city sprawls around four noticeable mountains: Phnom Svay, Phnom Chanhchang, Phnom Bek, and Phnom Klakon. In the southern part

Siem Reap Overview Siem Reap is know for its Angkor Archaeological site, which features hundreds of ancient Khmer temples. Amongst these, Angkor Wat stands out as the largest religious monument in the world, attracting millions of tourists annually. Many of these temples are situated within

Battambang City Overview Battambang city is known for its well-planned colonial layout. The city centre is arranged in a gridiron pattern, reflecting its colonial heritage. The main attractions in Battambang city are its French shophouse architecture buildings, the Sangkae river quays, the local cuisine, and

Phnom Penh Overview Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia and is home to more than 2 million people. The city lies at the confluence of Mekong and Tonle Sap rirvers. Wat Phnom, an iconic landmark, is considered the founding site of modern Phnom