The stone-gate alleys of Shanghai's former French Concession are whispering with 21st century technology. What were once crowded lane houses (shikumen) built in the 1920s are now becoming prototypes for sustainable urban living, blending historical charm with artificial intelligence.

The municipal government's "Smart Shikumen Initiative" has converted 1,200 units with:
- AI climate control systems that learn residents' habits
- Preserved facade elements with embedded solar nanotubes
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"These aren't museum pieces - they're living laboratories," explains architect Li Wei, whose firm has adapted 47 shikumen clusters. The projects maintain original architectural features like:
1) Carved stone door frames (now with discreet biometric scanners)
上海品茶网 2) Wooden lattice windows (enhanced with smart glass technology)
3) Interior courtyards (transformed into vertical hydroponic gardens)

Residents report 40% energy savings while enjoying modern comforts. The program has sparked international interest, with Singapore and Barcelona studying Shanghai's model of technological integration with historical preservation. As the city prepares its 2035 master plan, these smart shikumen represent a blueprint for urban development that honors the past while embracing the future.
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