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Description
ENVI-met is a three-dimensional microclimate simulation tool designed for various purposes, including urban development, architectural design, and enhancing energy efficiency, by taking into account all relevant climate factors rather than focusing on just one. This software can model different climate scenarios, encompassing both daytime and nighttime temperatures, humidity levels, wind speeds, and solar radiation in urban areas. Additionally, it allows for the exploration of how various building materials, like glass and stone, impact the microclimate of their surroundings. By predicting how alterations in urban design influence both the microclimate and the thermal comfort of urban dwellers, ENVI-met serves as a vital resource for cities around the globe. Given the significant challenges posed by climate change, developing healthier and more resilient urban environments has become increasingly important. Therefore, ENVI-met is instrumental in evaluating the potential impacts of new constructions, green spaces, and urban planning initiatives, enabling stakeholders to make well-informed decisions that promote sustainability and improve community well-being. This capability underscores the software's relevance in fostering innovative solutions for contemporary urban challenges.
Description
The City Form Lab has unveiled an innovative toolbox designed specifically for analyzing urban networks. This groundbreaking ArcGIS toolbox is the first of its kind, featuring centrality tools that facilitate the computation of five distinct graph analysis measures on spatial networks: reach, gravity, betweenness, closeness, and straightness. Additionally, it includes redundancy tools that calculate the redundancy index, identify redundant paths, and assess the wayfinding index. Notably, these tools boast three key features that enhance their effectiveness for spatial analysis in urban street networks. Firstly, they are capable of considering both geometry and topology within the input networks, allowing for the use of metric distance (such as meters) or topological distance (like turns) as impedance factors during analysis. Secondly, in contrast to earlier software tools that only handle two network elements—nodes and edges—the UNA tools introduce a third element: buildings, which serve as the spatial units for all analytical measures. This comprehensive approach not only improves the accuracy of urban analysis but also provides deeper insights into the relationships within urban environments.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
ArcGIS
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Pricing Details
€290 one-time payment
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
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Free Version
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Deployment
Web-Based
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On-Premises
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iPhone App
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iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
Yes
Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
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Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
ENVI-met
Country
Germany
Website
www.envi-met.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
City Form Lab
Country
United States
Website
cityform.mit.edu/projects/urban-network-analysis.html
Product Features
Simulation
1D Simulation
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3D Modeling
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3D Simulation
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Agent-Based Modeling
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Continuous Modeling
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Design Analysis
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Direct Manipulation
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Discrete Event Modeling
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Dynamic Modeling
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Graphical Modeling
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Industry Specific Database
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Monte Carlo Simulation
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Motion Modeling
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Presentation Tools
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Stochastic Modeling
No
Turbulence Modeling
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