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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 No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

ArcGIS No 

Integrations

ArcGIS Yes 

Pricing Details

€290 one-time payment
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

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 No 
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 No 
3D Modeling No 
3D Simulation No 
Agent-Based Modeling No 
Continuous Modeling No 
Design Analysis No 
Direct Manipulation No 
Discrete Event Modeling No 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Graphical Modeling No 
Industry Specific Database No 
Monte Carlo Simulation No 
Motion Modeling No 
Presentation Tools No 
Stochastic Modeling No 
Turbulence Modeling No 

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