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

Red Light, Urban Ecology, and the Future of Biodiversity-Centered Street Infrastructure
13 Apr 2026
Red Light, Urban Ecology, and the Future of Biodiversity-Centered Street Infrastructure
The transformation of urban infrastructure in the twenty-first century increasingly requires cities to move beyond purely human-centered engineering models and toward...
From Traditional Urban Management to Data-Driven Governance
13 Apr 2026
From Traditional Urban Management to Data-Driven Governance
The transformation of a city into a Smart City cannot be understood merely as the modernization of roads, utilities, or public services through digital technologies. ...
Traffic Heat as a Hidden Driver of Urban Warming
13 Apr 2026
Traffic Heat as a Hidden Driver of Urban Warming
The warming of contemporary cities cannot be understood solely through the traditional lens of solar radiation absorbed by concrete, asphalt, and glass surfaces; rath...
A Green Environment as the Structural Foundation of Sustainable Urban Development in Dong Nai
12 Apr 2026
A Green Environment as the Structural Foundation of Sustainable Urban Development in Dong Nai
The transition toward sustainable cities is no longer understood merely as an urban planning aspiration or an environmental policy objective, but rather as a structur...
Building the Strategic Vision for a Smart City Transformation
11 Apr 2026
Building the Strategic Vision for a Smart City Transformation
The transformation of a city into a Smart City never truly begins with the installation of sensors, the procurement of data platforms, or the deployment of artificial...
Citizen Data and Privacy in the AI City: Building Trust through Transparency
11 Apr 2026
Citizen Data and Privacy in the AI City: Building Trust through Transparency
Data is the currency of the smart city. Every sensor, mobile device, and connected service generates information that helps urban systems become more efficient, sustain...
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.
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