Official Review: The Future of Buildings, Transportation ...

[Sam Ibeh]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Future of Buildings, Transportation and Power" by Roger Duncan and Michael E. Webber.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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In recent times, the world has seen explosive growth in technology. More and more systems are becoming automated, and devices are getting smarter and more efficient. In The Future of Buildings, Transportation and Power, Roger Duncan and Michael E. Webber discuss their predictions on the trends to expect concerning transportation, building, and electric power industries.

In this book, the authors glean from current trends and developments to estimate the technologies that will likely come into play in the future. They discuss how technology can solve some of the world's problems like global warming and the housing crisis. Information is growing exponentially, but growth in all the technology sectors is not at the same pace. Political, legal, and economic systems also affect the growth rate. Building on these and data from reputable sources, the authors debunk myths and make projections on technology's future.

It was evident that a lot of research went into this book. The books and articles that were referenced made it clear that the authors read widely about this topic, and the detailed delivery also showed that they were well informed. The short description given about the authors also assured me that they had the necessary experience and knowledge to write this book. They had both been involved in the energy sector for a long time and had taken their time to brainstorm to get all the necessary information they needed.

I expected to be overwhelmed by complicated terminologies and concepts while reading this book. However, I was pleased to be disappointed in that regard. The book was written to be easy for a layperson to understand, even if they were not well versed in science. It was effortless for me to read and understand. This was my favorite aspect of the book.

I liked the authors' thoughtfulness in adding a reference section at the end of the book. It gave a touch of authenticity and verifiability. It would also be helpful to the reader for further research. I checked out some of the resources and found them useful and relevant. Essentially, this book was a product of an intimate union of research and experience.

The editing was professional, as I only found one error. There was absolutely nothing to dislike about this book. Therefore, I'd rate it 4 out of 4 stars and recommend it to anyone fascinated by technological trends and interested in the future of technology. Anyone whose business depends mainly on technology should get a copy of this book.

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[emidio125]

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[GreatReviews]

I'm currently reading the book. I agree that the authors are well informed about the theme of the book.

[ConsultingWriter]

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[Uzo_Reviews]

The show of interest in this book is appealing. I hope it lives up to the hype. Thanks for the review.

[onyii_review]

This seems like a book everyone should get in this current age and the ones coming. Thanks for the review.

[sheriffmukhtar]

The field of Civil Engineering 'as was popularly referred to', is now widely known as Building Technology. This is the result of the technological transformation the world is going through.
Technology has penetrated all spheres of human life such that the best products/services around are churned out through tech-driven processes.
The application of technology aided the adaptability of structures to environmental influences; areas prone to earth tremors adapted by developing buildings that could withstand earthquakes and made the concept of Environmental Determinism a bit slack and mankind could get around some of the vagaries of nature.
Transportation and power have right from the beginning been products of technology; both had however been more refined than ever before and the process of perfection is assuming broader dimensions. Channel tunnels, electric and cable cars are some of the pieces of evidence of evolving technology.
The book is about how technology shapes the future of buildings, transportation, and power in response to environmental dynamics. A resource for seekers of emerging trends in technology.