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Artificial intelligence-based smart city ecosystem development
No full textThe idea of a smart city has become increasingly relevant lately. It\u27s all about making city life better by using digital tech and new methods. As cities grow bigger and faster, they have to deal with things like traffic jams, pollution, and limited resources. To solve these issues, we can use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to run urban systems smoothly. Cities can use AI to make transport better, save energy, and make cities safer for everyone. This text will look at how AI can create interconnected, smart urban areas. It also highlights how important it is to plan carefully and involve the public. The aim is to show that if AI is used correctly, it can change cities into places that are sustainable and can handle the needs of the future. Smart cities are all about using technology and data to make life better for people in urban areas while making things more efficient. It also changes how people interact with the city by using various digital tools and connected systems. These systems improve services, transport, living conditions, and safety. Smart cities are important because they can help solve problems like climate change and crowded cities. The way smart cities combine sustainable methods shows how connected social, economic, and environmental factors are. It also shows that we need to take a broad view of how cities grow. Therefore, using Artificial Intelligence to build smart city systems is key to creating sustainable and adaptable cities for the future
Design Alternative of a Portico System for the Municipal Palace of the Mayor\u27s Office of Acacias Meta, in the central zone of the urban area
No full textAcacias, a key municipality in Meta, suffered a serious impact on May 2, 2021, when a fire that occurred during a social protest destroyed the mayor\u27s office, causing great material damage and affecting the functionality of the offices. Currently, the offices are dispersed, making it difficult for the community to carry out administrative procedures. Therefore, the objective of this degree work is to design a new building for the mayor\u27s office that unifies all the offices in a single location. To do this, the methodology used is a quantitative approach, including all the calculations required for the structural design of the building. The work was carried out in 5 phases: Research and bibliographic review, preliminary design, analysis and technical evaluation, estimation of the cost of the structure (without finishes) and finally the final delivery. The final results obtained from this work include topographic survey activities, preparation of architectural plans, structural report and budget of the work. Likewise, quantity reports, general budget and structural designs were prepared. In conclusion, the unification of the offices in a single location will resolve the current difficulties for citizens, which will improve administrative efficiency and optimize the use of resources
Artificial intelligence in smart homes: innovative approaches and application opportunities
No full textArtificial intelligence-supported smart home technologies are evolving rapidly, offering users enhanced living standards. This article analyzes the current state of AI-integrated smart homes, exploring both academic literature and product applications on the market. The primary goal is to understand the technological development trends and how theoretical research aligns with real-world products. The article explains how AI enhances automation, management, and human-robot interaction in smart homes. The results indicate a delay between literature advancements and market implementations, suggesting that AI-powered smart home systems will become more widespread in the near future
Ecotourism for sustainable development in the municipality of Costa de Oro, Venezuela
No full textSustainable development is the promotion of the well-being of communities, especially those located in environmentally significant areas and subject to some form of protection. As an alternative to contribute to their economic and social development, the state has proposed various social programs and laws that propose the preservation of the environment with a focus on sustainability and careful use of tourism resources, guaranteeing not only their existence but also their permanence as an economic activity that yields economic returns for the protection of the environment in order to safeguard its existence, through strategies designed within parameters based on the development of sustainable ecotourism. This study was carried out using the feasible project research method as a reference, supported by field and documentary research, the results of which made it possible to identify and characterize the cultural heritage and natural resources that characterize the geographical area studied. The study units provided relevant information for developing the indicators established in the table of variables and are represented by the inhabitants of the three communities located in the geographical area of Caserío Periquitos and its visitors. The proposal focused on three strategies: resource inventory, zoning, and studies of tourist carrying capacity. The proposal was defined based on the recommendations made by the members of the populations under study and the legal framework on environmental matters, as well as the regulations governing the use and enjoyment of natural resources. In addition to being innovative, since the state of Aragua has not implemented environmental tourism strategies of an educational and recreational nature that offer the environment and tourist awareness.
Technological innovation for cultural tourism: Virtual assistant at the Las Lajas Shrine, Colombia
No full textThe research focused on improving the tourist experience at the Santuario de las Lajas, located in Ipiales, Colombia, through the use of artificial intelligence applied to image recognition via WhatsApp. The project was part of the artificial intelligence research line, specifically in the sub-line of artificial vision, by implementing a virtual assistant capable of identifying artistic representations of the sanctuary and providing contextualised information to visitors. The sanctuary, recognised as one of the seven wonders of Colombia, lacked significant educational and guidance information for tourists, which created a cultural disconnect and limited appreciation of the heritage site. The proposed virtual assistant used machine learning and natural language processing algorithms to provide accurate and rapid responses through simple interaction via the WhatsApp platform. The study was carried out through surveys, interviews, and data analysis applied to a representative sample of visitors between 2023 and 2024. The results showed improvements in user satisfaction, greater accuracy in visual recognition, and a decrease in response times. The project also had a positive impact on the promotion of sustainable tourism, the strengthening of regional tourism, and the conservation of cultural heritage. In conclusion, the research highlighted the importance of integrating emerging technologies for social and cultural purposes, positioning the virtual assistant as a replicable model in other historical spaces and as an important step forward in the digitisation of heritage
Functional performance of green areas and public space architecture
No full textWell-designed and accessible green spaces offer residents places for recreation and relaxation, helping to reduce stress and encourage physical exercise. In this sense, the objective of this study was to determine the relationship between the functionality of green areas and urban design in the city of Juliaca. For this purpose, a quantitative, non-experimental and correlational approach was used. The sample consisted of 223 inhabitants and neighbors of the main parks and squares of the unit of analysis, to whom a questionnaire was administered, with a reliability index of 0.889. The results showed a coefficient Rho=0.670 and a p value of 0.000, indicating a moderately strong positive correlation. This suggests that as one variable increases, the other also tends to increase in an orderly fashion, although not necessarily at a constant or linear rate. It is concluded that a well-integrated architecture with the design of green areas not only improves the aesthetics and functionality of these spaces, but also contributes to the quality of life of its citizens
The poetics of inhabiting: symbolic resignifications in Sincelejo\u27s Calle Real
No full textIntroduction: The research focused on understanding how urban spaces, beyond their physical structure, acquire symbolic value through the social and cultural imaginaries constructed by their inhabitants. The Calle Real in Sincelejo was taken as a case study, recognized for its historical and heritage value, to analyze the social representations that were projected there and to develop a poetic literary creation as a final product.Development: A review of national and international antecedents that approached art as a means to represent and resignify urban space was carried out. Research such as those of Santofimio-Ortiz and Pérez-Agudelo (2020) in Manizales, and Guzmán-Ramírez (2016) in Guanajuato, evidenced the potential of urban art to express collective memories and experiences. At the local level, it was found that, although there are artistic expressions about Sincelejo, a research proposal combining urban analysis with grounded poetic creation had not yet been articulated.Conclusions: It was concluded that Calle Real represents a symbolic scenario of Sincelejo identity that had been little explored from an artistic-research perspective. The research demonstrated that art and literature can be effective vehicles to rescue urban memory and strengthen the sense of belonging. The resulting poetic proposal was positioned as an innovative way to reinterpret the territory, reinforcing the need for more projects that link social sciences, architecture and artistic expressions
Road infrastructure design and urban visual experience: evidence for decision-making in emerging cities
No full textIn expanding urban areas, road infrastructure has an impact on traffic efficiency, logistics, visual comfort, and urban aesthetics; these elements are fundamental to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants and modify the perception of urban space for both residents and visitors. In this context, the objective of this study was to determine the relationship between road infrastructure and visual comfort in the city of Juliaca, 2024. The study was of non-experimental, transectional and correlational design. An instrument with a Cronbach\u27s Alpha of 0.983 was applied to a sample of 182 inhabitants. The results were a Rho coefficient of 0.956, and a p-value of 0.000. It is concluded that there is a relationship between urban road infrastructure and the visual comfort of the inhabitants of the city of Juliaca, 2024. This result not only underlines the importance of planning and architectural design of road infrastructure in the urban visual experience, but also provides a solid empirical basis for future planning and development decisions by the specialized professional in these matters
Urban thermal comfort: Mitigation of heat islands in the north-south corridor of 18th and 19th Streets, Pasto
No full textThe study analyzed the presence and magnitude of the urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon in the north-south road corridor of Pasto during the period 2013-2023. Historical records from urban and rural weather stations were used, complemented with direct measurements using a digital thermo-hygrometer at 45 strategic points in the study area. The results showed thermal differences of up to 3.9 °C between urban and rural areas, as well as internal contrasts of 3.7 °C over distances of less than one kilometer. These variations were related to building density, the predominant use of impervious surfaces and low vegetation cover. An upward trend in maximum temperatures and a decrease in minimum temperatures was identified, accompanied by a 24% reduction in wind speed and a progressive increase in solar radiation. The inverse correlation between temperature and relative humidity, confirmed by a Pearson coefficient of -0.73, showed the importance of vegetation and permeable soils in microclimatic regulation. Sectors with more trees and shade showed cooler and more humid microclimates, while paved areas intensified thermal storage. The mitigation proposal included passive strategies such as strategic tree planting, five-story buildings with staggered morphology, and the use of high albedo and low thermal inertia materials in pavements and roofs. The implementation of these measures reduced the average temperature by 2.76 °C and increased relative humidity by 5.75%. These interventions demonstrated that sustainable urban planning can improve thermal comfort, reduce areas of discomfort by up to 74% and provide effective solutions to climate change
The Digital Transformation: Challenges in Topographer Education
No full textFrom its origins, topography has been a cornerstone in the design and materialization of civil engineering projects, forming the basis for accurate planning and construction. Globalization and technological evolution have minimized historical limitations in topographic surveys, enabling more extensive work with less personnel and in less time. Currently, this progress is driven by digital transformation, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is revolutionizing the discipline by potentially influencing nearly most of topographers\u27 main tasks in the next decade, according to a recent report by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This presents the challenge of training professionals capable of mastering these new technologies and generating high-quality geoinformation for construction projects. This essay explores how digital transformation is modifying the field of topography and geomatics, analyzing the benefits and risks that emerge for professionals and the training of future topographers, in a context where the importance of topography is undeniable, but its evolution requires a deeper and more current examination