Research and Development Unit for Smart City Solution (RDSC)
The RDSC is a research unit focused on advancing smart city development in line with the government’s policy to promote knowledge among public and private sectors for the development of smart cities. The unit is led by Assoc.Prof. Tarawut Boonlua, a lecturer at the Department of Urban Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Urban Design, and Creative Arts, Mahasarakham University (MSU).
Project Background
This research has been carried out by integrating knowledge from research and teaching across multiple disciplines, including architecture, urban planning, geography, and information technology. Modern tools such as the Internet of Things (IoT) are utilized, with a focus on advancing new knowledge for architecture students in our faculty. The project also emphasizes the essential use of technology in today’s era for research and teaching by imparting knowledge on developing platforms like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information System (GIS), or Geospatial Intelligence.
Historically, these platforms have operated separately; however, in this research, we have developed and fully integrated the BIM+GIS+IoT platform. This integration results in more modern, visually appealing, and realistic architectural and urban planning representations with city data consolidated into a single platform. This research also incorporates Big Data into the platform, allowing for efficient and rapid representation not just of individual buildings but also of large building clusters and urban communities. Thereby enhancing the knowledge and skills of students in the areas of BIM and GIS, marking a complete integration of BIM, GIS, and IoT.
Contact Information
To get in touch with us, you can visit the webpage of the Research and Development Unit for Smart City, which showcases academic works and examples of projects we have undertaken. Additionally, there are links to view more details and contact us directly through the website.
RDSC Website Link: rdsc.ac.th
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartCitybyRDSC/
