In this paper, we describe an integrated design and management approach for building next-generation cities. This approach leverages IT technology in both the design and operational phases to optimize sustainability over a broad set of metrics while lowering costs. We call this approach a Sustainable IT Ecosystem. Our approach is based on five principles: ecosystem-scale life-cycle design; scalable and configurable infrastructure building blocks; pervasive sensing; data analytics and visualization; and autonomous control. Application of the approach is demonstrated for two case studies: an urban water infrastructure and an urban power microgrid. We conclude by discussing future opportunities to co-design and integrate these independent infrastructures, gaining further efficiencies.
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ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability
August 7–10, 2011
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Advanced Energy Systems Division and Solar Energy Division
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978-0-7918-5468-6
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Sustainable IT Ecosystems: Enabling Next-Generation Cities
Christopher Hoover,
Christopher Hoover
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
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Brian Watson,
Brian Watson
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
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Ratnesh Sharma,
Ratnesh Sharma
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
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Sue Charles,
Sue Charles
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
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Amip Shah,
Amip Shah
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
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Chandrakant Patel,
Chandrakant Patel
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
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Manish Marwah,
Manish Marwah
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
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Tom Christian,
Tom Christian
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
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Cullen Bash
Cullen Bash
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
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Christopher Hoover
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
Brian Watson
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
Ratnesh Sharma
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
Sue Charles
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
Amip Shah
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
Chandrakant Patel
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
Manish Marwah
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
Tom Christian
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
Cullen Bash
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
Paper No:
ES2011-54447, pp. 1797-1803; 7 pages
Published Online:
March 13, 2012
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Hoover, C, Watson, B, Sharma, R, Charles, S, Shah, A, Patel, C, Marwah, M, Christian, T, & Bash, C. "Sustainable IT Ecosystems: Enabling Next-Generation Cities." Proceedings of the ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability. ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C. Washington, DC, USA. August 7–10, 2011. pp. 1797-1803. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54447
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