Planning cooler cities: How Peutz Consult GmbH uses microclimate simulation to design heat resilient urban spaces

From modelling to impact:

As global temperatures climb, cities are feeling the heat more than ever. Dense buildings, limited green space, and sprawling concrete landscapes create urban “heat islands” that trap warmth and raise local temperatures — often with serious health, environmental, and economic impacts. 

Join Karina Zühlke, Project Manager at Peutz Consult GmbH, for an in-depth look at how microclimate simulation can address some of the most pressing climate challenges in our cities. 

Her Team at Peutz Consult brings together expertise in greenhouse gas emissions, microclimate analysis, air pollution studies, and wind comfort assessments. With over 120 projects completed using ENVI-met — the world’s leading urban microclimate modeling tool —they have developed proven strategies for designing more comfortable, sustainable, and climate-sensitive urban spaces.

In this webinar, Karina will demonstrate how ENVI-met is integrated into real-world projects. She will share a detailed case study showing how simulation results guided impactful, data-driven design decisions that improved both environmental performance and quality of life in the built environment.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why microclimate simulations are key to understanding the formation of urban heat islands
• How Peutz Consult integrates microclimate data into urban design and planning decisions
• The impacts of practical cooling strategies like green infrastructure supported by simulation results
• A real project case study where simulation insights led to measurable climate and comfort improvements

Who should attend the webinar:

• Urban planners, architects, and designers interested in microclimatic analysis and green infrastructure.
• Environmental consultants and researchers working on urban heat island mitigation.
• City officials and environmental agency staff involved in urban planning and climate resilience projects.
• Anyone interested in the practical application of microclimatic simulation tools like ENVI-met in real-world scenarios.