Powering the development and transformation of cities around the world

Empowering Cities Through Technology

At the IDHUS Institute, we support companies, organisations, municipalities and local governments in leveraging new technologies to design smarter, more sustainable, and people-centered cities. Our services combine strategic vision, technological expertise, and ethical insight to help urban administrations improve decision-making, optimize public services, and accelerate digital transformation.

Projects

The IDHUS Institute develops and participates in research and innovation projects focused on applying artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to real urban challenges. Our goal is to transform data and knowledge into practical solutions that enhance sustainability, efficiency, and quality of life in cities.

Turning Knowledge into Urban Intelligence

Working alongside universities, public administrations, and technology partners, we co-create initiatives that address key areas such as smart mobility, energy management, climate resilience, and digital governance. Each project is designed to integrate technology with social and environmental responsibility.

Analysing the development and transformation of cities around the world

Designing a Smart City Master Plan for Long-Term Urban Growth
08 May 2026
Designing a Smart City Master Plan for Long-Term Urban Growth
The transformation of an urban system into a truly intelligent city cannot be achieved through isolated technological interventions, short-lived innovation pilots, or...
AI-Optimized Building Design for Energy Efficiency and Comfort
06 May 2026
AI-Optimized Building Design for Energy Efficiency and Comfort
Traditionally, architectural design relies on simulation software and experience-based intuition to balance factors like light, temperature, ventilation, and material...
Smart Waste Collection: When IoT Sensors Pay Off — and When They Don’t
29 Apr 2026
Smart Waste Collection: When IoT Sensors Pay Off — and When They Don’t
In practice, the technology works. The question is not whether smart waste collection is technically viable — it is. The question is whether it is viable for a specif...
AI-Driven Traffic Lights: Reducing Congestion with Intelligent Algorithms
29 Apr 2026
AI-Driven Traffic Lights: Reducing Congestion with Intelligent Algorithms
The principle is simple but revolutionary. Instead of following preprogrammed schedules, AI-controlled traffic lights use machine learning algorithms to analyze data ...
Deficient Waste Management in Africa: A Structural Crisis with Hidden Economic Costs
28 Apr 2026
Deficient Waste Management in Africa: A Structural Crisis with Hidden Economic Costs
The growing accumulation of waste, the chronic insufficiency of sanitation systems, and the accelerating pace of urbanization are converging to create a persistent an...
White Roofs, Urban Parks, and Peri-Urban Agriculture as a Combined Strategy to Reduce Urban Heat in European Cities
28 Apr 2026
White Roofs, Urban Parks, and Peri-Urban Agriculture as a Combined Strategy to Reduce Urban Heat in European Cities
The growing intensity and frequency of heatwaves across Europe, driven by accelerating climate change and the structural characteristics of dense urban environments, ...
Technical Research and Development

Smart Cities Cohesive Model (SCCM)

The SCCM is a cohesive framework of structures, service levels, applications, and systems for Smart Cities, which facilitates and guides the implementation of technologies and processes that lead to the transformation of our cities towards new urban models of livability, sustainability, urban design, and technological interconnection.