In this study, we present a building-level functional map of China, covering 110 million individual buildings across 109 cities using 69 terabytes of multi-modal satellite imagery. The national-scale ...

Abstract: Understanding the use of buildings (i.e., building functions) is crucial for effective urban management and policy making. Recently, many deep-learning-based models have been developed to ...

NEW DELHI: Residents recounted hearing a loud sound resembling a “generator blast” moments before a five-storey building collapsed near Saket Metro station on Saturday evening, triggering panic and a ...

A teenager was injured Saturday after being hit by falling debris in Queens. It happened just after noon outside a business on 82nd Street between Roosevelt and 37th avenues in Jackson Heights.

Today’s smart homes are more complex than ever before — many households now support more than 50 wireless devices. Thermostats, cameras, door locks, and appliances compete for airtime with smartphones ...

Abstract: Building-specific knowledge such as building type and function information is important for numerous energy applications. However, comprehensive datasets containing this information for ...