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

Bolivia: When Urban Growth Does Not Build “City”. Rethinking Urbanization Beyond Expansion
23 Apr 2026
Bolivia: When Urban Growth Does Not Build “City”. Rethinking Urbanization Beyond Expansion
Thinking about Bolivia from an urban perspective does not imply neglecting what lies beyond the boundaries of its cities; rather, it requires a more sophisticated und...
Understanding Urban Heat Inequality in the Age of Climate Change
23 Apr 2026
Understanding Urban Heat Inequality in the Age of Climate Change
As climate change continues to intensify the frequency, duration, and severity of heatwaves across the globe, it has become increasingly evident that urban heat is no...
Automation in City Administration: Can Algorithms Manage Public Services?
22 Apr 2026
Automation in City Administration: Can Algorithms Manage Public Services?
Automation in city administration is not about replacing civil servants; it’s about augmenting their capabilities. Routine, repetitive, and rule-based tasks, such as ...
Helsinki’s Kruunuvuorensilta Bridge: A Transformative Step Toward Post-Car Urban Mobility
22 Apr 2026
Helsinki’s Kruunuvuorensilta Bridge: A Transformative Step Toward Post-Car Urban Mobility
The inauguration of the Kruunuvuorensilta Bridge in Helsinki represents not merely the completion of a major piece of infrastructure, but rather a decisive manifestat...
Building the Strategic Vision for a Smart City Transformation
19 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...
Da Nang’s Metropolitan Merger and the Strategic Roadmap Toward a Global Eco-City
15 Apr 2026
Da Nang’s Metropolitan Merger and the Strategic Roadmap Toward a Global Eco-City
The transformation of Da Nang into one of Southeast Asia’s most ambitious metropolitan development projects represents far more than a conventional urban expansion st...
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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