The Google team claims that a completely new type of computer – a quantum computer – has irrevocably surpassed classical […]
The new research could be a breakthrough in quantum computing. Physicists have discovered a new state of matter that is […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hypothetical AI that will not only be able to reproduce the maximum abilities of humans […]
Biotechnology – a set of technologies that use the methods characteristic of living nature to transform matter and obtain a […]
Depreciation – the process of gradual transfer of the value of fixed assets as their physical and moral wear and […]
Green camouflage, sometimes greenwashing, is a form of environmental marketing that makes extensive use of “green” PR and techniques that […]
Green building materials – Composed of renewable and/or recycled materials, rather than nonrenewable resources. What kinds of green building materials […]
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED – an ecology-oriented building certification program run under the auspices of the U.S. […]
Information collection methods Despite the huge variety of research methods and techniques, the general scheme of activities implemented in the […]
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Two main types of thinking that differ in the nature of cognitive processes: analytical (reductionist) and holistic (intuitive).
The term entropy was initially used to measure the number of ways in which a thermodynamic system can be ordered.
James Webb Telescope is more of an extension of the “eyes” that humanity will look into the far reaches of space.
The real concept of sound as a phenomenon of nature is much broader than its modern representation in science.
Outline to everyone what the term “quantum computer” means, how “qubits” work, or what the term “superposition” means.
Crystals include minerals, all metals, salts, most organic compounds, and a great variety of other solids. Looking at the crystals…
Solar energy is one of the cleanest energy resources that does not compromise or add to global warming. The sun…
In the future, the communication with the computer will be operated directly by the human brain’s forced impulses.
Author thoughts about the connection of the human mind with a quantum field – the field of Akasha. Data visualization. Interface. Connection.
Contemplation is a kind of inner vision, the act of creation in an irrational way when the mind begins to see what it has not seen before.
After 12 years in Smart Cities, I think very differently about them. Leaving technologies behind and moving into People!
Henry Ford’s Model T was famously made partly from hemp bioplastic and powered by hemp biofuel. Now, with battery-powered vehicles starting..
Moscow, on the Moskva River in western Russia, is the nation’s cosmopolitan capital. In its historic core is the Kremlin, […]
The City of Sydney is experiencing rapid change. Our population is growing, the needs of our community and environment are intensifying and technological…
The City of Stockholm has the very important task of reporting what is happening in Stockholm and the political decisions taken in the City Hall. We do…
In essence, the Universe triggers a real-time novelty-seeking algorithm. What we perceive on the event horizon is a simulation, a necessary..
Aristocracy first referred to men in ancient Greece, and their front armies with high value of military courage.
Quantum computing is a type of computation that harnesses the collective properties of quantum states, such as superposition, interference, …
The universal genius in human history & the patterns for the construction of the entire Universe.The celebrated systems thinker…
Generic term for different types of primary food production in urban conurbations and their immediate hinterland…
Upcycling is the process of transforming waste products or (apparently) useless materials into brand new products. As opposed to…
In September 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, comprising 17 universally..
A start-up ecosystem consists of all individuals and stakeholders involved in a company start-up, interacting as a system.
Combines spatial planning and energy planning disciplines to ensure a stable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable energy supply.
The sharing economy is often seen as a route to greater social responsibility and conservation of resources. The term refers to the community…
(SGI/SGEI) Prudent and reliable provision of public goods and services that entail a special responsibility for the community at large.
The primary focus of “sensitive urban renewal,” a successful Viennese model introduced nearly 40 years ago, has always been on affordable…
Secondary raw materials are raw materials that are recovered from recycled waste. They serve as raw materials for new products but differ…
This term defines energy sources that are constantly renewed or replenished and hence are permanently available. Renewables include sunlight
The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, is an agreement between 195 member states of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate…
The network of several European cities and municipalities is committed to supplying urban populations with organic produce and promoting…
Open government data are data collected by the public administration – including, e.g., geodata, traffic data, and environmental, budget,…
Nearly-zero-energy buildings are characterized by very low energy requirements, with a considerable share of these requirements covered…
Refers to the routine use of different modes of transport for different journeys over a specific period, which usually varies between…
Internet-based platforms allow transport providers to be accessed at any time. From basic travel information and booking through to…
Refers to the increasing availability of mobility solutions that are consumed as a service. Usually, this entails choosing from a wide…
The urban microclimate is the climate of the city or a small area of it, which directly impacts local people. The urban microclimate…
A digital tool that provides information about the material composition of buildings and the quality and quantity of the materials they…
Living labs embody a research concept, often collocated in a user-centered, territorial context (e.g., a city or region) that examines…
Refers to the brightening of the night sky by artificial light sources, which can negatively impact flora and fauna and people’s health.
Internet of Things (IoT) is a generic term for a network of infrastructures, devices, and other objects that can interact with one another…
Refers to the combination of multiple modes of transport in a seamless travel chain, e.g. traveling to the rail or underground station…
Indicators are parameters based on measurable proxy values to describe subject matter that is otherwise hard to grasp.
Heat pumps take heat energy from water, the ground, or the air, bring it to a usable temperature, and transfer it into heating or hot…
The regional equivalent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is usually presented in nominal terms using the market prices of the respective…
Grey energy refers to the (considerable) amounts of energy consumed (and the respective “grey” CO2 emissions produced) over the entire…
These days, traditional forms of government are no longer sufficient to ensure effective use of the volume and variety of information…
The gender pay gap is the percentage difference between the average earnings of men and women.
Gender mainstreaming is a gender equality strategy. Differences in social status and structural inequalities between women and men are…
Gender budgeting is the finance policy tool of the gender mainstreaming strategy. It aims to incorporate a gender perspective at all levels…
Zones that are kept undeveloped provide inner-city districts with a circulating supply of fresh air. Development in these zones…
Final energy is the energy generated from converting primary energy sources, such as coal, lignite, crude oil, natural gas, hydropower,…
The EU-wide Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) was established in 2005. An emission allowance must be surrendered for every tonne of CO2….
The European Climate Alliance brings together 1,700 member municipalities and districts covering 26 European countries and various…
In concrete terms, e-government uses information and communication technologies (ICT) by public administrations, in combination with…
A sustainability indicator that shows the amount of land needed to support an individual’s lifestyle in terms of food, consumer goods…
Since demand for district heating is lower in the warm months of the year, redundant waste heat is fed through large, environment-friendly…
In district heating systems, the heat produced as a by-product of power generation and waste incineration is generally transported using…
Digital twins are virtual simulations of physical objects and systems. They model the properties and behavior of these real-world objects…
Also known as Smart building technology or Building automation. Building technology refers to equipment used to control and regulate…
Machine learning is an application of artificial intelligence which develops algorithms that can learn and improve from “experience .”
The utilization of the natural heat found beneath the earth’s surface at depths of between 400m and several thousand meters.
Describes the processes involved in transitioning to a low-carbon – and ultimately zero-carbon – economy and includes carbon-saving…
Carbon dioxide, the most important greenhouse gas, mainly results from the incineration of fossil fuels, coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
The City Council adopted the first KliP Vienna back in 1999, to run until 2009. The sequel, KliP II, runs until 2020…
The legislative package agreed by the EU comprises a series of key energy and climate policy regulations: a new version of…
A circular economy is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating…
The average private motor vehicle stands unused – in most cases parked in the public space – for 23 hours a day.
Carbon-neutral or climate-neutral actions and processes cause no greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions or the emissions they produce…
Because greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere for a very long time (several hundred years in the case of CO2…
An innovative digital modeling tool for planning, executing and managing a construction project across the project lifecycle.
Vehicles, mobile robots, and driverless transport systems are largely autonomous in their operation. The level of automation varies…
This program implementing concrete measures to mitigate overheating in the summer months as provided in the Urban Heat islands.
ICT-based solutions to enhance the autonomy of elderly people. The aim is to maintain and promote an independent…
Mandelbrot discovered to science the harmony of chaos. It was these rules and patterns that the brilliant scientist, theorist, and…
Quantum physics and its main theories – quantum mechanics and quantum field theory – were created in the first half of the 20th century…
Producing things, we need some tangible and intangible materials. Primary and secondary production factors of global innovation industries.
Planck was interested in both the humanities and the natural sciences and seriously considered philology. Besides this, his two other…
This new 3D effect can be the foundation for topological quantum phenomena, which are believed to be particularly robust and therefore promising candidates for extremely powerful quantum technologies.
New mega-crystals exhibit unique properties such as superfluorescence – a new era in materials science.
Quantum computers promise to run calculations far beyond the reach of any conventional supercomputer. They might revolutionize…
The new photovoltaic system will generate an average of around 66,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.
Smaller parts have to be incorporated into compact designs to save assembly space while at the same time data flow rates increase.
In today’s world, we face a double-sided problem: resource depletion and waste accumulation. The direct consequence is an increase in the costs…
An intelligent building integrates technology and processes to create a facility that is safer, more comfortable, and productive for its occupants.
Urban stormwater is one of the biggest problems facing our waterways today. Urban cloudbursts and the resulting rapid stormwater that overflows along…
The US space agency NASA has published the results of the Mars housing contest. Buildings can be created using 3D printing. Their design would also be interesting on Earth.
Advances in 3D printing, today’s technology can produce a whole range of things cheaper and more energy-efficient.
