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The multi-functional role of street trees as living city infrastructure is growing in importance. How can they benefit from smart technologies?
Technology

Smart streets, smart phones, smart watches… why not smart trees?

By Foreground — April 18, 2019

Europe’s night lighting as captured by European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet. Image : ESA
Technology

Data Cities: how post-internet technology is changing the way we design our world

By Davina Jackson — January 7, 2019

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Augmented reality is here!
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Augmented Reality is here

By Street Furniture Australia — November 11, 2018

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Family facetime with the new Aria Seating System
Technology

Australia’s First Smart Bench

By Street Furniture Australia — September 26, 2018

More than 810,000 km of Australia’s paved roads use aggregates, yet the material is running out Image: Commonwealth of Australia
Technology

Old dogs and new tricks: making roads work harder

By Michelle Grosser — September 4, 2018

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The Aria seating system with PowerMe™ Table is Australia’s first locally designed and made smart seat.
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Street Furniture Australia and digital disruption in public spaces

By Street Furniture Australia — July 30, 2018

Overflowing bins are one way to spoil the amenity of public space, but sensors can now alert councils when bins need emptying.
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Sensors in public spaces can help create cities that are both smart and sociable

By Christian Tietz et al — May 2, 2018

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Moveable Forum Seats paired with colourful Cafe Tables and Stools create a friendly place to relax in social groups.
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Using smart furniture and data to shape public space

By Street Furniture Australia — April 5, 2018

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Three new round bin bodies include a fluted surface and two fresh perforation patterns.
Technology

Defending the city from bin chickens

By Street Furniture Australia — February 7, 2018

Much of our life in public space is now spent immersed in glowing screens. Photo: Marc Smith
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Do public places still matter in the age of the smartphone?

By Sarah Barns — December 14, 2017

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Solar power that is seamlessly integrated into your roof.
Technology

Bristile: a beautiful way to save

By Brickworks — November 13, 2017

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Chadstone Shopping Centre transport hub, lit using WE-EF’s LED technology
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Chadstone transport hub: lighting 1 million passengers every year

By WE-EF Lighting — October 25, 2017

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