“Calculations that used to take us a week are now done in minutes. That saves us a huge amount of time and money.”
Heat stress & cooling mapped
Combating urban heat islands
Identify heat-sensitive areas and develop effective cooling measures. Protect residents against the health risks of urban heat stress with data-driven insights.
- Heat island analysis
- Cooling effect measurement
- Health impact
Why cooling planning is crucial
Urban heat islands threaten residents' health, especially older people and those with chronic conditions. Urban heat stress is not only uncomfortable but life-threatening. Insight into cooling, shade and green helps take effective measures.
Health
Limit risks
Cooling
Distance to green
Policy
Cooling planning
Residents
Protection
How Heat Insight works
Policy officers analyse heat stress with maps for distance to cooling, shade on walking routes and green per neighbourhood. See where measures have the greatest effect.
Heat hotspots and cool places mapped
Bring heat islands, shade, vulnerable groups and cool places together. Prioritise measures and make heat policy understandable.
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“In 2020, 20,000 Europeans died from heat stress. Without action this number will double by 2050.”
+15%
More hospital admissions
Health risks
Amsterdam
Up to 8°C warmer
Urbanisation
2023
Hottest year on record
Climate change
Urban heat stress: an urgent challenge
Cities are getting warmer due to climate change and urbanisation. Heat islands threaten residents' health, especially older people and those with chronic conditions.
Health risks
Heat islands cause health issues such as heat stroke, dehydration and worsening of chronic diseases.
Urbanisation
Concrete surfaces absorb and retain heat, making urban areas warmer than surrounding nature.
Climate change
More extreme weather makes heat waves more frequent and intense, with greater health risks.
Heat Insight: complete cooling planning
A comprehensive toolkit for municipalities taking heat stress seriously. From analysis to action: measurable results for a cooler, healthier city.
Heat island analysis
Detailed identification of heat-sensitive areas with temperature measurements and risk analysis.
- Temperature maps
- Risk indication
- Vulnerability analysis
- Trend monitoring
Cooling effect measurement
Quantifying the cooling effects of green, water and shade provisions.
- Green effectiveness
- Water cooling analysis
- Shade reach
- Seasonal variation
Cooling measures
Database of proven cooling measures and implementation strategies.
- Green strategies
- Water solutions
- Material choices
- Budget optimisation
Health impact
Assessment of health risks and effectiveness of preventive measures.
- Vulnerable groups
- Risk indication
- Prevention effects
- Healthcare cost analysis
Reporting and delivery
Data and reporting
- Automatic heat stress reports
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Compare and benchmark neighbourhoods
- Dashboards for health effects
Planning and delivery
- Prioritising measures
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Resident participation
- Subsidy insight
Health protection
- Older people and patients
- Preventive measures
- Heat wave emergency plans
- Care institutions
Urban planning
- Green structure plans
- Building regulations
- Material choices
- Climate adaptation
Liveability
- Public spaces
- Recreation areas
- Work environments
- Social cohesion
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Fully integrated
Heat Insight is seamlessly integrated into the DZHK platform, together with all your other sustainability data for one complete climate adaptation picture.
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What customers say
Experiences from organisations working with DZHK.
“We no longer present our expertise as dry reports, but as interactive map applications. Even people without technical knowledge can use them, which makes DZHK an essential foundation for policy-making.”
“DZHK has helped us make sustainability data accessible to everyone. The platform combines powerful visualisation with an easy user experience.”
“Together with MapGear (DZHK) we created a realistic forecast of solar potential in Groningen for 2035. We combine data on roofs, heat pumps, electric driving and policy choices for a reliable future picture.”
“Together with MapGear (DZHK) we developed the TransitiePlanner. It lets us collect, analyse and visualise data on energy use, climate adaptation and sustainable mobility. We are building a dynamic dossier for sustainable business parks.”
“DZHK has helped us plan and deliver our energy transition projects more efficiently.”
“With Asbestdakenkaart we finally have an overview of our asbestos data and remediation progress. One place to prioritise, monitor and report.”
“Calculations that used to take us a week are now done in minutes. That saves us a huge amount of time and money.”
“We no longer present our expertise as dry reports, but as interactive map applications. Even people without technical knowledge can use them, which makes DZHK an essential foundation for policy-making.”
“DZHK has helped us make sustainability data accessible to everyone. The platform combines powerful visualisation with an easy user experience.”
“Together with MapGear (DZHK) we created a realistic forecast of solar potential in Groningen for 2035. We combine data on roofs, heat pumps, electric driving and policy choices for a reliable future picture.”
“Together with MapGear (DZHK) we developed the TransitiePlanner. It lets us collect, analyse and visualise data on energy use, climate adaptation and sustainable mobility. We are building a dynamic dossier for sustainable business parks.”
“DZHK has helped us plan and deliver our energy transition projects more efficiently.”
“With Asbestdakenkaart we finally have an overview of our asbestos data and remediation progress. One place to prioritise, monitor and report.”
Get started with Heat Insight
Request a demo for cooling planning and heat stress analysis on your data.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about Heat Insight.
- What is the difference between Heat Insight and the Climate Adaptation Monitor?
- The Climate Adaptation Monitor combines several risks (heat, drought, water). Heat Insight goes deeper on heat: heat islands, vulnerable groups, cool spots and the effect of measures. Ideal when heat is a priority in your municipality and you want to underpin targeted cooling and greening strategies.
- Which heat measures are included in the maps?
- We map existing green, water, shade and paving and model the effect of extra greening, water and shade. That shows where interventions have the greatest effect on temperature and perception.
- Is the heat data real-time or periodic?
- We work with periodic updates (including satellite and weather data) for stable maps and trends. For acute heat alerts you can additionally connect to live weather services; we are happy to advise on that integration.
- Can Heat Insight connect to our GIS or reports?
- Yes. API and export to GeoJSON, WMS and common GIS formats are available. Integration with ArcGIS, QGIS and municipal climate systems is possible.
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