What We Do
1. GIS Training & Spatial EducationHands‑on instruction in mapping, spatial analysis, and data visualization.
Participants learn to:Create and analyze spatial datasetsMap environmental burdensUnderstand neighborhood changeVisualize planning scenarios
2. Systems Planning TrainingWorkshops that introduce Systems Science, including:Feedback loopsEnergy flowsUrban resilienceSocial, economic, and ecological interactionsYour document states:“Participants learn how development impacts neighborhoods and how to design resilient, sustainable solutions.”
3. Sustainable Design & 3D ModelingTraining in Google SketchUp and sustainable design concepts, helping residents and organizations visualize community‑driven projects.
4. Technical ServicesBIUS provides:GIS mappingSpatial data analysisUrban systems consultingCommunity planning supportThese services help nonprofits, community groups, and local institutions advance their missions.