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Biourbanism Lab

Digital Intelligence

We deliver integrated digital environments, AI tools, and geospatial intelligence that support smarter, more resilient, and more sustainable cities. Our services are customised to meet client needs. Spanning development, planning, environmental modelling, and next-gen AI applications, our solutions solve a diverse range of client challenges.

The Biourbanism Lab utilises the city model contained in Adrian McGregor’s Biourbanism book bringing next-generation digital intelligence to the design and planning of regions and cities. By combining geospatial science, AI, and biourbanism principles, we empower clients to visualise, test, and optimise urban futures before they’re built.

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Development Services – Digital Twin Sandbox

Create and test urban development scenarios through high-fidelity, interactive models for government and the development industry.

Site Acquisition – geospatial selection and suitability analysis
Site Simulations – multi-scenario modelling for planning and design
Planning Control Compliance – overlays of regulatory frameworks in 3D
Computational Design Options – AI-driven design iteration and optimisation
Masterplanning – integrated geoBIM models
Project Feasibility – data-informed investment analysis
Web-Based Consultation – interactive public engagement portals
Informatics Dashboards – real-time project performance tracking
3D Printing Outputs – physical prototyping of design options

Three overlapping heat maps of a waterfront urban area with varying levels of colored shading—yellow, red, and blue—highlight the impact of Urban Design on data intensities across regions and over time.

Urban Planning Services – GIS & Geospatial

Harness geospatial analytics to guide urban growth for strategic planning.

City-Scale Economic Modelling – integrated with City Compass platform
Development Application Testing – precinct and city-scale scenario planning
Pedestrian Heat Maps – footfall and mobility analytics
Planning Control Visualisations – zoning and urban development impact
AI Querying – search across planning datasets
Campus Management – digital campus management and optimisation
Asset Management – indoor GIS smart building and facility management
Digital DCP – interactive Development Control Plans
Tourism Values – identification of high value destinations and experiences

Environment Services – Simulation & Performance

Model ecological, climate, water and landscape variables to deliver sustainability targets.

Visual Assessment – impact modelling and scenario visualisations
Renewable Energy – visual and social impact
Open Space Assessments – quality, accessibility, and equity analysis
Plant Portals – regional scale plant suitability apps
Landscape Performance Assessment – sustainability metrics
Climate Change Simulation – future scenario modelling
Urban Heat Simulation – thermal performance and mitigation modelling
Green Star – nature, heat and climate modelling to support certification
Carbon Modelling – emissions and sequestration

A digital interface titled "Plant Portal" displays plant cards with images and descriptions, navigation menus, and a "Plant Palette" panel, all overlaid on a map with green highlighted borders and lines—a true botanical tool for plant enthusiasts.

Web Apps & AI Agents

Custom-built digital tools for intuitive interaction with urban data.

Custom Geospatial Agents – tailored AI assistants for spatial workflows
Natural Language Interfaces – ask questions, query maps, explore data
Model-Agnostic Integration – works with OpenAI, Gemini, Cortex, and more
Interactive Web Apps – map-based, real-time planning and design interfaces
Full-stack Web Apps – end-to-end product delivery

People / Biourbanism Lab

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Adrian McGregor

Founder & CEO - Adjunct Professor, University of Canberra

Dr Hossein Rizeei, a man with dark hair, wearing a suit jacket and light-colored button-up shirt, poses in front of a plain, light background. He is looking at the camera with a neutral expression. The image is in black and white.

Dr Hossein Rizeei

Managing Principal | Biourbanism Lab

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Hanny Paing

Associate Digital Innovation Lead

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Sean Gyuris

Senior Geospatial Developer

Biourbanism Lab Projects

Parramatta Road

Parramatta Road

Sydney, Australia

Shenshan BioCity

Shenshan BioCity

Shanwei, China

Circular Economy District

Circular Economy District

Saudi Arabia

Campbelltown City Digital Twin

Campbelltown City Digital Twin

Campbelltown, NSW, Australia

Housing Target Validation Tool

Housing Target Validation Tool

Victoria, Australia

Botanical Framework Tool

Botanical Framework Tool

Related projects

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Parramatta Road

Sydney, Australia

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Shenshan BioCity

Shanwei, China

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Circular Economy District

Saudi Arabia

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Xiangmihu Park City

Shenzhen, China

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Campbelltown City Digital Twin

Campbelltown, NSW, Australia

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Housing Target Validation Tool

Victoria, Australia

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Botanical Framework Tool