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What is the panopticon and how is it used in modern urbanism

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The panopticon, a type of prison architecture designed for policing by Jeremy Bentham, has evolved over time, and the new uses given to the concept of preventing human errors. Can the panopticon be used in today’s urbanism? Can citizens benefit from policing?

Shanghai Tower, a sustainable and earthquake-resistant skyscraper

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Standing 632 meters tall, the Shanghai Tower is the second tallest skyscraper in the world. However, its most interesting feature is that it utilizes a series of technologies to significantly reduce energy consumption. Its spiral design is highly wind resistant, despite its height, and it is also earthquake resistant.

How smart cities are preventing ‘jaywalking’

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When we refer to mobility and infringements, we tend to think about those committed by drivers, not by pedestrians. The latter, however, are also to blame, particularly those who practice jaywalking. How are smart cities preventing it?

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