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Sust: Inspiring Sustainability Through Artistic Transitions

Sust: Empowering Sustainability with Google 3D Maps

What I Built

Sust is an interactive web app designed to promote sustainable living by analyzing and visualizing:

  • Air Quality Data: Assess pollution levels and pinpoint areas with clean air.
  • Solar Data: Identify locations with high solar energy potential for renewable energy projects.
  • Green Spots: Locate eco-friendly spaces such as parks and forests within urban areas.
  • Walkability: Analyze city walkability to encourage active and car-free lifestyles.

Using Google 3D Maps, the app displays these datasets in an intuitive, visually appealing way, empowering users to make eco-conscious decisions and explore urban sustainability in depth.


Demo

Check out the Sust demo in action:

YouTube Video Demo


Repo

Explore the source code and documentation on GitHub:

GitHub Repository


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Test project here:

GitHub Repository


Screenshots

1. Home Screen

The landing page displays an interactive roadmap of cities with sustainability data layers.

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2. Air Quality Visualization

Shows pollution levels across different locations, overlaid on Google 3D Maps.

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3. Solar Data Overlay

Highlights areas with optimal solar energy potential using heatmaps.

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4. Green Spot Mapping

Identifies parks, green spaces, and eco-friendly urban zones.

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5. Walkability Analysis

Displays walkability scores for neighborhoods, encouraging car-free travel.

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Copilot Experience

GitHub Copilot was integral to the development of Sust, assisting in multiple ways:

  1. Code Autocomplete: Simplified coding for Google Maps integrations and ensured smooth data layer rendering.
  2. Error Resolution: Provided real-time suggestions to resolve bugs, particularly with map overlays and API calls.
  3. Creative Insights: Helped prototype new ideas for visualizing complex sustainability data.
  4. Streamlined Workflow: Reduced time spent on repetitive tasks like API configuration and data formatting.

GitHub Models

I utilized claude-sonnet 3.5 to prototype and enhance the app's educational content, delivering contextual explanations about.


Conclusion

Sust leverages technology and data to create a sustainable future. By providing actionable insights on air quality, solar energy, green spaces, and walkability, it empowers users to make informed choices for a greener planet.

This project was made possible by GitHub Copilot, which greatly accelerated development and allowed me to focus on delivering a meaningful, impactful app.

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