Urban Heat & Spatial Planning
High-resolution modeling for urban heat and regional climate analysis
Urban heat islands, insufficient cold air supply, and increasing climatic risks not only threaten quality of life but also pose health risks for people in urban areas. With our climate analyses, we provide authorities, planners, and architects with the tools needed to address these challenges. We help identify heat issues, mitigate climate risks early, and develop sustainable solutions for climate-resilient urban and site planning.
Meteotest uses the high-resolution PALM model to create precise climate analyses for forward-looking spatial planning at cantonal, settlement, and site levels. Our products provide a solid data foundation for climate-adapted project development and support the creation of cantonal master plans and spatial planning guidelines.
Climate analyses for regional spatial planning
Our climate analysis and planning recommendation maps enable authorities and planners to identify and reduce urban heat islands, preserve cold air flows, and minimize climatic risks at an early stage:
- With climate analysis maps, we illustrate the current state of heat stress and cold air processes in urban areas.
- With planning recommendation maps, we provide an assessment of areas, offering decision-making support to identify action areas and derive specific climate adaptation measures.
Climate analyses for site and urban planning
With our microclimatic analyses, we provide the foundation for climate-resilient design of neighborhoods and urban areas:
- We simulate and evaluate various development scenarios using high-resolution modeling.
- We analyze the impact of climate adaptation measures, such as greening, shading, or the creation of fresh air corridors, in detailed spatial resolution.
Ask our expert:
Michael Schmutz
Project Manager Energy & Climate
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