Digital Twins for Urban Decarbonization Strategies@ Next-Generation Cities Institute

Prof. Dr. Ursula Eicker, Concordia University

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Abstract:

The Next Generation Cities Institute at Concordia University Montreal is developing TOOLS4CITIES, an ambitious urban data, modeling and engagement platform to accelerate the transition to zero emission cities. With a multi-scale approach we assess individual buildings, neighborhoods and entire cities, account for current carbon emissions and model future scenarios around zero emission buildings and sustainable mobility. The presentation shows prototype use cases for impact, the science behind the visualization applied to urban challenges, future developments and trends and ways to scale solutions to mitigate climate change.

Bio:

Prof. Dr. Ursula Eicker is the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Communities and Cities and Founder of the Next-Generation Cities Institute at Concordia University in Montréal.

Prof. Eicker’s research interest focuses on zero emission urban transformation. She is working on multiple eco-district projects and is building an urban modeling and data platform to assess urban decarbonization strategies. Her team develops digital twins with gamification and 3D web interfaces to engage users. She has published 7 books, 24 book contributions, over 130 Peer-Reviewed Papers and more than 330 Conference Papers.