Samad Sepasgozar – författare

Digital Informatics, Visualisation and Virtual Reality in the Built Environment delves into the intersection of human interaction, digital information, and the architectural landscape. It thoroughly examines the instruments and methodologies vital to sustainable construction management and urban planning. The book provides a detailed look at how digital informatics equips professionals to make informed decisions. Moreover, it includes practical examples, such as a virtual tunnel boring machine that uses real-time data for training and monitoring, risk assessments for modular construction in a gaming environment, and big data and GIS analytics to understand urban challenges.This comprehensive guide also showcases the use of advanced technology to address issues like urban waste management, bushfire impacts, and pandemic responses. Readers will find valuable insights into the application of digital tools in the built environment, highlighting the transformative potential of integrating informatics with traditional practices. The book is an essential resource for those looking to leverage digital innovations to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of urban development projects.Contains discussion of real-world applications: based on common information systems and modelling tools in the construction field, which demonstrate how digital informatics can solve complex problems within the sectorIncludes "best practices": an understanding of the factors behind successful applicationsCovers problem-solving: a framework for problem-solving for anticipating risks before the development of future applications is undertaken

The aim of this edited book volume is to present new concepts, and applications of Digital Twin and relevant tools in the built environment context. The book identifies key organisational factors that influence the adoption of technology within the architectural service industry, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the shift towards digital methodologies.The book introduces the Digital Twin Readiness Level framework, a modified metric system with ten levels of risk‑based maturity and an empirical development of a Digital Twin Adoption Model. Furthermore, the text ventures into immersive virtual environments and their applications, showcasing innovative practices that enhance learning and operational efficiency.Additionally, the book examines the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), revealing new workflows for creating 3D models of cities. A focus on Australia’s government‑funded infrastructure projects offers insights into the values and acceptance criteria for these technologies, providing a comprehensive overview of their practical implications and future potential. This book is essential reading for practitioners, engineers, and managers involved in any phase of the built environment from design to operation and other architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) stakeholders who are a part of digital transformations, as well as researchers, educators, and students interested in the field.

The aim of this edited book volume is to present new concepts, and applications of Digital Twin and relevant tools in the built environment context. The book identifies key organisational factors that influence the adoption of technology within the architectural service industry, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the shift towards digital methodologies.The book introduces the Digital Twin Readiness Level framework, a modified metric system with ten levels of risk‑based maturity and an empirical development of a Digital Twin Adoption Model. Furthermore, the text ventures into immersive virtual environments and their applications, showcasing innovative practices that enhance learning and operational efficiency.Additionally, the book examines the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), revealing new workflows for creating 3D models of cities. A focus on Australia’s government‑funded infrastructure projects offers insights into the values and acceptance criteria for these technologies, providing a comprehensive overview of their practical implications and future potential. This book is essential reading for practitioners, engineers, and managers involved in any phase of the built environment from design to operation and other architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) stakeholders who are a part of digital transformations, as well as researchers, educators, and students interested in the field.

This compelling exploration delves into the heart of cutting-edge technologies, specifically the metaverse, brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), and generative artificial intelligence (AI). The authors unravel their transformative applications in shaping the future and contemplate how the next generation of virtual environments will manifest, as well as how the digital landscape can be affected.This book encompasses various examples of the metaverse, BCIs, and generative AI across diverse fields, including education, engineering, and medical science. In the dynamic realm of the metaverse, where virtual realities converge, this book showcases how these innovations can transform the way we learn, interact, and build. Through BCIs, users can directly interface with technology using neural signals, opening up new avenues for communication and control. Additionally, generative AI algorithms empower us to create immersive virtual environments and generate content with unprecedented creativity.Whether you're a student, educator, or industry professional, this book is your ticket to understanding and harnessing the power of the future. It provides a pathway for those who believe in the limitless possibilities that the metaverse, BCIs, and generative AI can bring to our daily experiences.

This book summarizes the latest studies regarding innovation in urban design and planning. It shares many tips and insights about sustainable solutions for the issues facing transport systems, innovative digital technologies, and ICT trends. The book touches upon the need to integrate the three fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology that have become indispensable. This is intended to respond to the increasing human needs and population growth in cities on one hand and to develop a holistic approach that helps overcome challenges to sustainability and environment management on the other hand. With the power of engineering in practice, problems of design and development once considered too complex to be dealt with other than empirically, intuitively, or by trial and error, are now becoming more solvable and applicable. This book offers strategies and solutions that enable designers to bring together knowledge in the fields of architecture, engineering, and technology to overcome challenges facing in modern times.