الصفحة 1
الصفحة 1
Tower to tower : Gigantism in architecture and digital culture
Maps and critiques the trajectory of gigantism in architecture and digital culture—the convergence of tall buildings and networked infrastructures—from the Eiffel Tower to One World Trade Center. They show how these two forms of gigantism intersect in the figure of the skyscraper with a transmitting antenna on its roof, a gigantic building that is also a nodal point in a gigantic digital infrastructure. focus on two paradigmatic tower sites: the Eiffel Tower and the Twin Towers of the destroyed World Trade Center.
Shaping an Inclusive Energy Transition
Illustrates how engineering and public policy professionals can contribute to shaping an inclusive energy transition, building on a socio-technical systems engineering approach. Accomplishing a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy in 2050 is a daunting challenge. This book explores the challenges of the energy transition from the perspectives of technological innovation, public policy, social values and ethics. It elaborates on two particular gaps in the design of public policy interventions focused on decarbonization of the energy system and discusses how both could be remedied. First, the siloed organization of public administration fails to account for the many interdependencies between the energy sector, the mobility system, digital infrastructure and the built environment. Cross-sector coordination of policies and policy instruments is needed to avoid potentially adverse effects upon society and the economy, which may hamper the energy transition rather than accelerate it. Second, energy and climate policies pay insufficient attention to the social values at stake in the energy transition. In addressing these gaps, this book intends to inspire decision makers engaged in the energy transition to embrace the transition as an opportunity to bring a more inclusive society into being.
Analyzing the availability of fin tech and its role in enhancing the strategic : Performance of Syrian banks using the balanced scorecard
Aims to examine the role of financial technology (FinTech) in enhancing the strategic performance of Syrian banks by analyzing its impact on the four dimensions of the balanced scorecard : financial performance, customer satisfaction, internal process quality, and learning and growth. Amid economic and technological challenges, integrating fintech emerges as a strategic tool to boost operational efficiency, reduce costs, and promote financial inclusion. The study explores the experiences of several Syrian banks in implementing modern financial technologies, such as digital banking and smart payment systems, while evaluating key financial indicators like return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE).
