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Unveiling the Story Behind OpenHouse.ai: Building Homes Together with Transparency and Collaboration The name OpenHouse.ai holds a special meaning to us, reflecting our core values and aspirations. Let's delve into the reasons behind this choice: Transparency and Information Sharing: At OpenHouse.ai, we’re committed to promoting transparency and making it easy to share valuable information in the homebuilding industry. We believe that addressing the need for accessible housing goes beyond efficiency considerations. It’s about raising awareness around diverse land uses to meet various needs. The Power of Digitization: One of the challenges we face in this industry is the lack of digitization, which limits the spread of important information to the public. By harnessing the power of technology, we hope to bridge this gap and ensure that everyone has access to essential insights. We believe that when we understand market needs and information is readily available, we can build better homes while making informed policy decisions. Open Collaboration for Progress: The name OpenHouse.ai represents our commitment to an open and collaborative approach to innovation. We aim to create a platform where homebuilders, partners, and consumers can work together to address housing challenges in an informed and transparent manner. Join us on our journey as we leverage the potential of AI and champion transparency and collaboration, shaping the future of homebuilding.   #transparency #InformationSharing #Homebuilding #Collaboration

Here we go again...and in one week we'll see everyone at World of Modular 2024, here in town. We know the Modular Building Institute is working really hard to make this event a great success and a lasting and memorable experience for all. Looking forward to seeing old friends again and making new friends as well, and by the way, I did not use AI to write this intro. 😉 https://lnkd.in/efsH483J #worldofmodular #wom2024 #modularconstruction #modulardesign #modularbuilding #modulararchitecture #modularhousing #modularsolutions #modernmethodsofconstruction #creativeprocess #creativedesign #creativecollaboration #collaborativeinnovation #collaborativedesign #collaborativeculture #collaborativeleadership #collaborativelearning #communitydevelopment #multifamilydevelopment #affordablehousing #affordableliving

🌍 With the global population projected to surge by 2 billion in the next 30 years, the push for smarter, more sustainable urban environments is undeniable. 🏙️ I found this white paper interesting: 1️⃣ The importance of modern technologies in shaping adaptable urban spaces. 🌐🕹️ 2️⃣ A significant move from reactive to proactive and predictive urban strategies. 🌇🛠️ 3️⃣ Fascinating global examples demonstrating the potential of well-planned smart spaces. 🌎🔍 It is a fascinating look ahead into the urban planning of cities. 💡🌆 #SmartSpaces Mark Harper #UrbanPlanning Eli Rolfe #Sustainability Vivek Kumar #FutureOfCities

Great News!! 📢 Today we're very excited to announce the launch of our brand-new website. We've tailored our platform to focus on a significant challenge: centralizing and analyzing citizen feedback, so you can find MEANING IN YOUR DATA. Our advanced analytics model powers this solution, following participation best practices and generating actionable insights to inform decision-making. 😎 What can you expect? 🚀 Immediacy: Shift from days or weeks of post-processing workshops, surveys, and interviews to just a few hours with our team of experts. Don't waste time on manual reports, let us handle it. 🎯 Quality: Obtain design team and planning permission-ready documents and reports, crafted with reason and meaning behind each sentence. Even the quietest voices are heard. 🧩 Integration: Our team can process raw sticky notes, Excel files, and other unstructured documents to streamline your workflow. We fit seamlessly into your existing processes, like a Lego brick. 🔒 Privacy: We prioritize your security and privacy with robust measures in place to safeguard user data and ensure confidentiality throughout our services and AI use. Our team is prepared to guide and support you through every step of the participation process. So go ahed and book a DEMO call or share this with anyone looking to enhance their participation strategies with a meaningful data-driven approach. Visit us now at https://plgrnd.city/ and start making the most of your data today!

By addressing safety concerns in public spaces through the adoption of scalable, proven AI and CV technologies that accurately distinguish infrastructure types and in real time, both cities and operators can ensure that order can be restored. #mds #data #micromobility #ai #infrastructure #computervision

I wanted to know what AI makes of Triple Access Planning. Having asked Copilot to provide concise definitions of transport planning and of TAP it then suggested I ask it “How is Triple Access Planning different from traditional transport planning?”. Here’s the answer it gave. Triple Access Planning (TAP) diverges from traditional transport planning in several key ways: 1️⃣ Holistic Approach: ⚫ TAP considers not only physical mobility (like roads and transit) but also spatial proximity (land-use planning) and digital connectivity (telecommunications systems). 🔴 Traditional transport planning often focuses primarily on physical infrastructure without integrating these other dimensions. 2️⃣ Resilience and Adaptability: ⚫ TAP aims for robustness by addressing uncertainties and dynamic changes in urban environments. 🔴 Traditional planning may not always account for future disruptions or adapt well to evolving needs. 3️⃣ User-Centric Design: ⚫ TAP emphasises user experience, ensuring convenient access to essential destinations. 🔴 Traditional planning may prioritise efficiency over user needs. 4️⃣ Collaboration and Integration: ⚫ TAP encourages collaboration among transport, land-use and digital planning sectors. 🔴 Traditional planning often operates in silos, hindering seamless integration. 👉 In summary, TAP envisions a more interconnected, adaptable, and user-friendly urban mobility system, transcending the limitations of traditional approaches! Notwithstanding that TAP applies to rural as much as urban mobility, it did a pretty good job! 📢 You’ll find below a video presentation that introduces TAP and the Handbook. I hope it’s helpful. Please share with others. Yesterday we had the final 😢 online gathering of partners in the Triple Access Planning for Uncertain Futures project. Geert Koops rather beautifully summed up why he is drawn to TAP, explaining that it is simultaneously intellectually challenging and easy to understand! He also said “it opens a door in your brain”. Wonderfully put! 🤘 Daniela Paddeu Tamara Bozovic Kiron Chatterjee Stephen Cragg Francesco Piras Annette Smith Deborah Paton Rose McArthur Ben Plowden Lynn Basford Nicola Blaney Richard Brown Keith Fisken Martin Gilmour Alex Greatholder MSci MCIHT MTPS Derek Halden Robin Hickman Karolina Isaksson Nicola Kane Amber Kenyon Kate Mackay Stephanie Ezra Jessica Matthew Samuele De Guido CEng MIMechE Jack Hubert Mayhew Peter McDonald Dr Evangelia Pantelaki Enrica Papa Jon Parker Martin Revill Anna Rothnie Tom van Vuren MBE Alicia Wallis James White #TripleAccessPlanning #AI

As we celebrate World Cities Day today, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of sustainable solutions for the future of our cities. Digitalization is essential for cities to maintain long-term solutions for recurring urban complexities. However, digitalization of urban infrastructure comes with its unique challenges. Governments and companies must adopt a holistic digitalization strategy by: ➡️ Defining Guiding Principles ➡️ Addressing Stakeholder Needs ➡️ Prioritizing Smart Initiatives Download our whitepaper to learn more: https://sie.ag/Ez6WW #SiemensAdvanta #SmartCities #TechnologyWithPurpose #Sustainability

📐 I see a risk in using algorithmic and AI tools to "optimize" cities. Not because technology couldn't support urban planning to increase human flourishing in the future, but because... ...today these models and their creators focus on technical measures that don't reflect human psychological and social needs. They usually optimize for efficiency, savings, utilization, and other measures that can be easily calculated. 🌳 But a city is a living organism, not a machine. It's a human system first. And even if we optimized for the measures that best describe human well-being and quality of life, we would still have to provide for the human need for control and choice. People need to feel that they can influence the things that happen around them. The community needs to make decisions about its territory in order to thrive. Any top-down planning that doesn't involve a real and impactful process of co-creation and participation is not going to make people happy. 🗿 And it's not just about making people feel that way. When citizens shape their environment together, the result is often much better suited to their needs. It leads to more authentic, humane places that are not only more pleasant to live in, but also more interesting to visit and explore. When we help real estate developers, municipalities, and communities facilitate these bottom-up, co-creative processes with my colleagues at theLivingCore, we can clearly see the difference in both the results, efficiency of the process, and in the enjoyment of everyone involved. #urbanplanning #participation #cocreation #ai #realestatedevelopment