Introduction
What is Smart Environment? Smart environment is defined as the deployment of appropriate technologies in crea�ng more connected and comfortable urban environment, drawn frommuch-improved climate plans. Smart environment ensures that the built and natural environment provide the physical and mental well-being and all-round happiness of its habitants, as well as help to build a sustainable future. Aims of Smart Environment • To achieve a quality of life of ci�zens in housing areas. • To ensure environmental protec�on. • To Increase city readiness towards disaster. • To improve accessibility, speed, efficiency and inclusivity in day-to-day ac�vi�es and business engagements. • To reduce carbon intensity. • To promote a wider applica�on of renewable energy and ensure energy efficiency. • To share informa�on with ci�zens in order to empower and foster behavioural change.
Smart environment technologies aim to provide solu�ons to many environmental issues. As shown in Figure 8-1, the strategic technologies that form the fundamentals of smart environment are:
• Smart grid and renewable energies solu�ons to promote low-carbon and energy efficient u�li�es • Integrated and advanced disaster management system that provide early alerts and solu�ons to mi�gate and reduce the nega�ve impacts of disasters • Management system to preserve green spaces and be�er management of tree inventories
• Smart water and non-revenue water management systems for be�er water resources management • Smart waste management system to reduce the impact of improper waste disposal on the environment
Integrated Disaster Management System
Smart Grid & Renewable Energies
Smart Waste Management
Green Space & Management System
Strategic Technologies
Smart Water Management
Figure 8-1: Strategic Technologies for Smart Environment
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