ISCN Global Mixer: Urban Mining with AI

Rapid urbanization and the increasing pressure on the environment and resources are bringing urban circular economy concepts into focus. Our built environment contains a large number of valuable materials that can continue to be used after the lifespan of a building. It is therefore necessary to expand the definition of the circular economy to a spatial perspective.

Tanya Tsui's research focuses on how geographic data can be used to locate materials and drive a circular economy in cities. How can visual AI be used to estimate the materials used in buildings? What data is needed? Where does this data come from? These are some of the questions her presentation will address.

The event is part of the ISCN Global Mixer, a series of events organized by the International Smart Cities Network. The presentations cover a wide range of topics related to international smart city approaches and provide exciting insights into urban digitalization worldwide - in just 30 minutes.