Developers and smart city operators are under pressure to balance profitability with sustainability mandates. Design and construction teams must choose materials and site layouts that minimize heat exposure while maintaining energy efficiency and livability. However, traditional planning tools rely on low-resolution data, making it impossible to understand block-level variations in heat. This uncertainty leads to performance gaps between simulation and reality, difficulty in meeting ESG requirements, and reduced investor confidence in the resilience of developments.
FortyGuard's Solution
FortyGuard’s Temperature API (starting at $79/month), part of our detailed heat analytics platform, provides climate intelligence measured at 2 meters above the ground with 10 m² spatial resolution. Developers can assess microclimate behavior around individual plots, compare design options, and validate their ESG performance against measurable environmental parameters. The API’s modular integration allows direct use within BIM and design management systems, enabling data-driven design optimization before ground is broken.
Value Creation
Cost Optimization – Minimizes energy inefficiencies and reduces long-term operational costs by embedding heat resilience at the design stage.
Commercial Uplift – Enhances investor and tenant confidence by demonstrating measurable resilience and compliance with sustainability certifications.
Enablement – Empowers architects and planners to simulate, visualize, and refine projects for maximum comfort and performance.
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