Client Challenge

An urban planning firm is preparing a district redevelopment proposal that integrates mixed-use spaces, public plazas, and new pedestrian corridors. The lead architect must present the design to a planning authority and defend its ability to mitigate street-level heat and improve outdoor comfort. However, the available environmental models rely on regional temperature averages, which fail to show the impact of shading structures, vegetation, and materials at the human scale. This lack of credible visualization leaves design decisions open to challenge and delays approval.

FortyGuard's Solution

FortyGuard’s White-labeled Temperature Dashboard, supported by advisory services and delivered through our detailed heat analytics platform, visualizes thermal data measured at 2 meters above the ground with 10 m² spatial resolution. The dashboard allows architects and planners to present high-fidelity, interactive heatmaps that demonstrate how design interventions — such as green roofs, canopies, and surface material changes — directly reduce localized heat exposure. Advisory support helps tailor visuals and metrics for client or municipal review boards.

Value Creation