AURA “Green & Smart Urban Furniture” Integration of urban furniture IoT and phytoremediation

In the perspective of smart cities, the interest in a new inte- gration between artificial and natural features to face envi- ronmental issues is increasing. This paper [1] intends to high- light the approach pursued by AURA research, an ongoing project that focuses on the use of biofilters (Nature Based Solution) in combination with sensors for environmental monitoring (Internet of Things), inserted in modular indus- trialized elements for a new generation of urban furniture. Therefore, the AURA project aims to contribute to the devel- opment of a real digital democracy, based on environmental data sharing and community engagement, representing a typical design driven innovation process that involves both the techno-science and social innovation levels.