Month: December 2012

TELEWORKING: FROM A TECHNOLOGY POTENTIAL TO A SOCIAL EVOLUTION

Vassileios VESCOUKIS

School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University Athens

v.vescoukis@cs.ntua.gr

Anastasia STRATIGEA

School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University Athens

stratige@central.ntua.gr

Maria GIAOUTZI

School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University Athens

giaoutsi@central.ntua.gr

Abstract

The present paper elaborates on the prospective developments of teleworking, as these relate to the dynamics of ICTs developments. The paper presents various types of teleworking applications, linked to the evolving potential of technological developments; then discusses the evolving patterns of teleworking, followed by emerging trends and applications appearing at a macro and micro level with their prospective impacts; and finally it explores the implications of teleworking on the restructuring of the social patterns.

CYBERSPACE AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF CITIES TO CYBERCITIES: A TRIALECTIC APPROACH

Cyberspace and the transformation of cities to cybercities: A Trialectic approach

Kostas PHYSENTZIDES

University of Thessaly, Department of Urban & Regional Planning, Volos, Greece

kphysent@uth.gr

Abstract

The present paper elaborates on the major transformation processes of a city into a cybercity and the process of embedding the virtual into the real. The paper aims to shed light on the integration of human capabilities (intelligence, imagination, creativity) by use of ICTs applications that drive processes, which transform the city of geography and place into a hybrid: the cybercity. The emerging cybercity expands beyond its traditional geographical boundaries of place, embracing a new digital virtual space, which is placeless and timeless. At the same time, the embedding of human intelligence in the urban material structures creates intelligent and smart environments that transform society.

CAPACITY-ENHANCING AND LOW-GHG EMISSIONS Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) TECHNOLOGIES

Voula PSARAKI

Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens

vpsaraki@civil.ntua.gr

Ioanna PAGONI

Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens

ipagoni@central.ntua.gr

Abstract

The focus of the present paper is on the role of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in addressing road capacity issues, and delivering environmental benefits. For this purpose, three ITS technologies are selected: Driver Assistance Systems (DAS); Automated Highway System (AHS) for passenger traffic; and Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO) for freight traffic, based on the profile of their characteristics and the projected implementation pathways. These are further evaluated as to their potential for improving the road capacity of the TEN-T European network; achieving fuel savings; and reducing CO₂ emissions.