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Dublin 3D Model

Work with confidence using Dublin’s digital twin.

Explore, plan, analyse and present your work on a survey-accurate 3D model of Dublin, including approved and under-construction buildings. Use rich data layers to assess site potential, spot constraints early and reduce project risk, all in one digital twin your whole team can work in.

 Built for built environment professionals, from architects and planners to developers and asset managers.

Dublin in VU.CITY 3D model
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    30
    DATA LAYERS
  • 254.85 sq km
    MODELLED TO 15CM ACCURACY
  • 1
    HIGH DETAIL BUILDINGS
  • 294
    Consents approved
  • 1,245,078
    TREES, ACCURATE HEIGHT AND CANOPY

See Dublin's past, present & future in VU.CITY

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Models. Data. Tools. All in one platform.

Oxford Carfax Accuracy

We provide the most accurate and detailed managed city models available. ±15cm for all buildings, trees and terrain.

Developments + data

Our public data is available to all users. You can also import your own, private data for your projects. Visualise, analyse and filter large-scale data sets with ease.

3D draw

Test and iterate ideas in survey-accurate context. Draw in 2D and 3D. Mark up plans and create maps with stakeholder-ready visual quality.

VU.CITY ZTV Analysis-1

Generate ZTV studies and viewsheds in just a few clicks. See sunlight paths and overshadowing instantly.

Visualise Real Estate assets and their views out in 4D

Create guided tours and presentations, export high quality imagery and share files with stakeholders for seamless collaboration and feedback.

GeometrySurvey-grade 3D city models
DataA public data library
Design toolsDraw, measure, annotate
Analysis toolsVisibility, sunlight and more
Presentation toolsTell your story, your way

Survey accurate Dublin coverage

From the city centre to the Docklands and beyond, our Dublin 3D model is mapped to 15cm accuracy.

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Dublin data layers for contextual viability

From transportation and zoning to environmental factors, the data layers in VU.CITY’s Woking 3D model provide essential insights for more informed and confident decision-making.

Amenities & Services

  • GP Practices

  • Hospitals 

Green Spaces & Open Areas

  • Parks and open spaces

Heritage & Conservation

  • Architectural Conservation Areas

  • DCC Conservation Areas

  • Zone of Archaeological Potential

Planning & Development

  • Cycle lanes

  • DCC local area plans

  • Monuments

Transport & Accessibility

  • Bicycle parking

  • Luas lines 

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VU.CITY Dublin is the most accurate interactive 3D model available.

Dublin is a hotbed of innovation. The planning system is set for an entire overhaul over the coming months, and VU.CITY is supporting the digital transformation of Irish planning. Local Authorities who are now to authorise approvals locally can use 3D visualisation to aid them in understanding development proposals visually.

There has been a great response from the Irish market since VU.CITY launched the Dublin model in early 2021. The value of transparency from working with VU.CITY Dublin is recognised by those working in private and public sectors.

VU.CITY is acknowledged as the most advanced 3D model of Dublin, with users including Dublin City Council, Savills, 3D Design Bureau, Reddy Architecture + Urbanism, O'Mahony Pike Architects, Hines, Henry J Lyons and many more.

Users of VU.CITY’s Dublin are using the model to shape some of the largest and ambitious master plans in Europe. The accuracy and vastness of the model, coupled with design and planning functionality and data, is helping lead to better decision-making and positive outcomes.

Those trying to push boundaries in height, are able to use VU.CITY as an evidentiary tool to show exact viewpoints and understand just how taller schemes will impact. This is key in this historically low-lying city.

The Dublin City Region plays a key role in Ireland’s economy and is home to some of the world’s leading technology companies and financial institutions. With Brexit having moved many firms to the Emerald Isle, the city is rapidly expanding and the need for well-designed and thought-out places are needed more than ever before.

With that, housing is the main real estate theme for Dublin. A brand new 'Housing for All' Plan has been put in place. A €4 billion per year plan – with over 300,000 homes set to be delivered in Ireland by 2030. VU.CITY will help to speed up this much needed housing and ensure that good quality designs get the approval.

€500 million has recently been allocated to bring further pioneering development to Dublin. With VU.CITY, you can make better design and planning decisions for the future of Dublin.

Dublin’s next chapter

Dublin is planning for major growth. Dublin City Council has rezoned land for up to 25,000 new homes, alongside major regeneration areas such as Broombridge–Hamilton in Glasnevin and City Edge, the largest regeneration area in Ireland. In the Docklands, the Poolbeg West and former Glass Bottle site is set to deliver thousands of new homes.

With VU.CITY Dublin, you can see approved and under-construction schemes in context and test how your own plans will sit alongside them.

 

VU.CITY Dublin FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about VU.CITY's Dublin 3D Digital Twin and Model.

How does VU.CITY Dublin support urban planning in the city?

VU.CITY Dublin provides a detailed, interactive 3D model that helps planners, architects, and developers visualise projects within the city. The platform facilitates better decision-making by assessing visual impacts, regulatory compliance, and environmental factors in real-time.

What data layers are included in the VU.CITY Dublin platform?

VU.CITY Dublin offers extensive data layers, including building heights, zoning, heritage sites, transportation networks, and environmental overlays. These layers allow for comprehensive analysis and aid in informed planning and development.

How can VU.CITY Dublin enhance the planning approval process?

By enabling stakeholders to visualise proposed projects within a precise 3D model of Dublin, VU.CITY Dublin helps identify potential challenges early, communicate proposals effectively to decision-makers, and streamline the approval process.

Who can benefit from using VU.CITY Dublin?

VU.CITY Dublin is beneficial for city planners, developers, architects, local authorities, and asset managers. It provides an integrated platform for analysing projects and collaborating effectively to meet planning and sustainability goals.

How frequently is the VU.CITY Dublin model updated?

The VU.CITY Dublin model is regularly updated with the latest city developments, planning data, and environmental information. This ensures users access the most current data, enabling precise project planning and assessment.

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VU.CITY provides clear, powerful tools for key decision-makers across the built environment, helping them visualise and shape the future of cities with confidence and precision.

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Licence any VU.CITY city and design, test and present your project in its real context.

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Utilise advanced 3D models and a data-driven approach with our flexible ZTV service.
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Showcase your proposal in its real-world context with compelling, easy-to-understand flythroughs.
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