In this episode, we spoke with researcher Fabio Duarte to understand how recording the dimensions, distances and heights of streets and buildings can contribute to a better understanding of our societies.
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on me published article in the magazine Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City ScienceAnd the A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the USA sought 3D mapping of the largest community in Brazil: Rosinha.
in the project 4D slumScientists have used technology with light detection and distance measurement to analyze the urban landscape and understand the complexity of architecture. With more accurate data, it is possible to invest in local infrastructure, plan water and sewage flows according to the slopes and heights of alleys, organize electrical cables and improve the garbage collection system and clean roads.
To better explain how to get accurate information in slums and the main challenges in the process, we spoke with Fabio Duarte, a USP graduate and researcher at the Senseable City Lab.
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