AI-Powered Architectural Planning Tool “Maher” – Al Madinah Smart City

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AI-Powered Architectural Planning Tool “Maher”

“Maher”, meaning skilled in Arabic, is an AI-powered architectural planning tool that leverages artificial intelligence layered with 3D GIS data to prioritize areas that require renovation and remodeling. Since old neighborhoods in Al Madinah have several buildings in need of renovation, the “Maher” tool will enable architects and urban planners to quickly identify areas with deteriorating buildings and infrastructure. By curating plans to tackle these issues, old neighborhoods will enjoy safer living conditions and a revamped landscape.

KEY

CHALLENGES

Lack of utilization of historical monuments and heritage sites within the Old Neighborhoods to generate revenues and create opportunities

Limited access to basic utilities such as water, electricity and internet and limited planning and management on the usage of these valuable resources

Limited planning and management of the neighborhoods to respond better and deploy the right interventions when necessary

KEY EXPECTED BENEFITS

Informed Planning Decisions

The “Maher” tool will help understand the architectural and structural dynamics of old neighborhoods, allowing effective decision making among urban designers and planners

Rapid Construction

The architectural design’s concept and testing will be automated and accelerated, enabling faster and more accurate estimations of construction time and cost to be used by architects and urban planners

ALIGNMENT TO SMART CITY OBJECTIVES

Proactive

TARGET USERS

Government Officials

Urban Planners

Architects

Data scientist

USE CASE

JOURNEY

Nadia is a partner at an architectural firm with a mission to preserve and renovate historical districts in Saudi Arabia.

Nadia’s firm has been mandated by MDA to prioritize districts in Al Madinah city in need of renovation, identify possibly hazardous buildings, and estimate renovation effort needed, in addition to suggesting designs to beautify the districts while preserving their cultural and heritage value.

After collecting data through the “Maher” tool, an AI-powered tool that Nadia employs in her projects, she identifies priority areas in Al Madinah to be developed and develops a study of the resources needed for execution. Upon review, she submits her proposal to MDA including budget and effort estimates and proposes innovative solutions to restore existing buildings in old neighborhoods building on existing facades to preserve their cultural aspect and significance.

POTENTIAL SERVICE FEATURES

Digital Twin Representation of Settlements

Cost Estimation Modelling

Proactive Maintenance Requirements Generation Through AI

Drones Video Analytics

Vehicles with Surrounding Mapping

KEY TOUCH POINTS

Dashboard

Drones

Sensors

Camera

Implementation
Timeline

Within 6 months

12 – 18 months

Over 24 months

Technology Commercial Viability

Currently commercialized

1 – 3 years to commercialize

5+ years to
commercialize

Regulatory Conduciveness

No New Policies and
Standards

Some Policies &
Standards to be
Introduced

Complex Policies to be
Introduced

Investment Requirement

Low

Medium

High

Use Case Ownership

Government Driven

Piloted by Gov. & Transitioned to Private Sector

Private Sector

Startups & Entrepreneurs

IMPLEMENTATION CONSIDERATIONS

Policies and standards for data collection, data privacy and data sharing

POTENTIAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

IN THE MARKET

Old Neighborhoods

Use Cases

Old Neighborhoods Mapping and Data Collection “Rasd Program“

Smart Narrow-Lane Vehicles “Easy 3obor”

Old Neighborhood Advanced Database (ONAD)

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