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 54% of the world’s population. The dataset was developed as […]
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 environment is constantly shifting, and architecture must adapt accordingly. These
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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. What is Noise pollution? Noise pollution is defined as sound,
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