At a glance

Attributes and

Walkability is related to proximity of structures, amenities available, shade and street design.

Comfort is based on an assessment of air temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation using the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI). It is directly related to shading and orientation of buildings.

View corridors are dependent on building orientation and heights of surrounding structures.

The potential of generating solar energy depends of area available on rooftops for photovoltaic panels (PV).

Shade is impacted by orientation of buildings and surrounding elements. The amount of shade on a facade can determine if a people can walk in the shade or if a room in a building receives enough natural light.