In the previous publication "Terrassa intelligent city and Sentilo platform" we presented what is the Sentilo Platform, its objectives and its use. But how does it evolve and improve the platform? If we remember a little, Sentilo is an open source platform of sensors and actuators created to manage a Read more…
Nowadays, we are used to connecting headphones to our mobile phone via Bluetooth, activating the physical alarm clock using our mobile phone or even going to the gym and connecting our mobile Netflix account with the elliptical bike so we can watch our favorite series while we do sport. However, Read more…
People who live in Terrassa and usually move around it, know the streets and avenues where there is a lot of noise, but do we know what noise means? When is the most noise generated? What is the difference between sound and noise? What does noise pollution mean? When do we go Read more…
The term Smart City was born at the end of the year 2000, and it’s applied to any city that uses Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve the management of municipal services and the quality of life of citizens. Building in this way, a new urban model that responds to Read more…
Urban resilience is a fashionable concept, especially during the Coronavirus crisis that we are experiencing. Preparing cities against critical and unforeseen situations is key to minimize the consequences. Terrassa is a leading city in urban resilience. Even though much work remains undone, the response during these months of crisis will complement the Read more…
The new lights that has been installed in our city are formed by LED technology but… Who is this technology and what benefits does it bring to our health? Any light source, whether natural or artificial, can affect our health in different ways, either 1)by its intensity (increasing eye temperature Read more…
The renewal of all the streetlights in Terrassa can already be seen in almost all the streets, parks and squares in our city. However, there is one aspect that stands out as the most visible of the whole TEI project: the change in the type of light and its color, Read more…
The Project TEI or Terrassa Smart Energy presents a wide dimension in addition to the change of all the illumination of the city, but this one is the crucial point where the citizens will face a new challenge: a new city vision. Many of you maybe wonder what’s behind this Read more…
After reviewing what the TEI project left us throughout 2019, it is now time to take a look at what the 2020 project will look like now. TEI continues to roll out: LED lights will be installed on all streetlights in the coming months - more than 22,000 have been Read more…