Wigger Tims
Expert Nature & Landscape
Measure ecological potential. Design better cities.
Understand how your urban environment supports nature and how to improve it. Turn spatial data into actionable ecological insight.
Cities are designed for use, not for ecology
Urban environments are under pressure.
- Increasing densification
- More hard surfaces
- Limited space for greenery and water
- Growing climate and biodiversity challenges
Municipalities aim to create greener, more resilient cities.
But lack a clear, measurable way to assess ecological quality.
Key questions remain:
- How ecological is our urban space today?
- Which areas perform well and which don’t?
- What is the impact of redesign or development plans?
Without objective measurement, ecological quality is difficult to manage.
From land use to ecological insight
Terramira translates urban land use into a clear ecological score.
Not biodiversity itself.
But the potential for it.
A measurable foundation for better design and policy.
Classify. Weight. Score.
We analyse urban surfaces and assign ecological value based on land use.
We identify elements such as:
- Asphalt and sealed surfaces
- Semi-permeable surfaces
- Green areas
- Trees
- Water (natural vs artificial)
- Green roofs
Each surface type is assigned a factor based on ecological value.
We generate a score between 1 and 10 for each Area of Interest.
Results are available at:
- Street level
- Neighbourhood level
- District level
- Municipal level
- Grid (hexagon) level
From insight to better urban design.
Scenario modelling
Test design options and compare outcomes.
Consistent monitoring
Track ecological performance over time.
Stronger policy foundation
Use a structured, ecologically grounded methodology.
Designed for real planning processes
BAF+ is built for practical use in:
- Urban development projects
- Spatial planning processes
- Climate adaptation strategies
- Biodiversity policy
It provides a consistent and repeatable way to evaluate ecological potential across urban areas.
For biodiversity and spatial policy
Municipalities
Develop and monitor ecological urban policy
Urban planners & designers
Integrate ecology into design decisions
Area development projects
Evaluate and improve ecological performance
Frequently Asked Questions
BAF+ is a method to measure the ecological potential of urban areas based on land use and surface types.
No. It measures the potential for biodiversity, not biodiversity itself.
By assigning ecological weights to different surface types and aggregating them into a score between 1 and 10.
From individual streets to entire municipalities.
BAF+ focuses on ecological potential and land use, while 3-30-300 focuses on perceived green quality and liveability.
insight.
Measure what matters. Improve what counts.
Wigger Tims
Expert Nature & Landscape
