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Mapping the World’s Built Environment

Dec 18, 2025 | News

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have created the GlobalBuildingAtlas, a high-resolution 3D map that models 2.75 billion buildings worldwide using satellite imagery and machine learning, offering an unprecedented view of the global built environment. The dataset reveals patterns in urban density and development and has the potential to improve urban planning, climate research, disaster response, and sustainability efforts.

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