Designing Cooler, Smarter Cities

Turn heat data into clear urban actions.

We help cities compare cooling options, test tradeoffs, and prioritize what to build next.

From Simulation to Decisions

Most tools stop at analysis. We help cities decide what to do next.

Cities Need Smarter Climate Adaptation Tools

Test thousands of options and find the best cooling return for the same budget, trees, or space.

Geospatial analysis

Urban climate modeling

Predictive analytics

Optimization

Environmental simulation

Data-to-Decision Pipeline

A short workflow for turning urban climate data into a ranked action plan.

01

Map urban heat

02

Compare scenarios

03

Optimize constraints

04

Prioritize action

Optimization for Climate Planning

A compact stack for heat analysis, scenario testing, and decision support.

Core Capabilities

Urban Heat Analysis

Multi-Intervention Optimization

Green Infrastructure Planning

Thermal Comfort Assessment

Decision-Support Systems

Scenario Analysis

Intervention Strategies

Trees and Urban Forestry

Trees and Urban Forestry

Canopy expansion for shade and cooling.

Artificial Shading Systems

Artificial Shading Systems

Fast shade for hot spots.

Green Roofs and Green Walls

Green Roofs and Green Walls

Reduce heat in dense areas.

Cooling Corridors

Cooling Corridors

Connect comfortable pedestrian routes.

Who We Are

Research-led and city-focused.

We turn academic research into practical planning tools for hotter cities.

Built on applied research at Afeka, the platform combines spatial analytics, machine learning, and urban optimization.

ד"ר איריס פורמה

Dr. Iris Forma

Faculty member, Afeka

Optimization, simulation, and urban systems.

ד"ר אוהד איזנהנדלר

Dr. Ohad Eisenhändler

Faculty member, Afeka

Complex logistics and combinatorial optimization.