Urban densification influences wind, temperature, noise, daylight and air quality in both city scales and microscales like streets, neighbourhoods, parks. While software for wind simulation is available and best-practise guidelines have been formulated throughout the years, this is not the case for the simulation of heat. As climate change poses significant challenges on the built environment e.g. in form of heat waves and heavy storms, a resilient and liveable city can only be developed when the abovementioned environmental aspects are considered throughout the planning process.
The Digital Twin Cities Centre has received approval to continue its research for another five years. The centre has successfully completed numerous projects and is now planning for the future.
In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development, ensuring environmental sustainability is paramount. However, the complexities of analyzing various environmental factors often pose significant challenges. Through digital twinning we could revolutionize how we assess urban developments. In a research article published on Taylor and Francis online, “Towards digital twinning for multi-domain simulation workflows in urban design: a case study in Gothenburg”, work is presented within the area.