We are OpenTerra

OpenTerra is a research company supported by a diverse team of experts with extensive knowledge in the natural sciences, technology, and advanced AI.

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We offer urban planning professionals innovative, user-friendly, and cost-effective digital solutions. Our goal is to enable sustainable planning for livable cities.

Charter on Ethics and Accessibility

Commitment to Ethics

OpenTerra is committed to the highest ethical standards by placing fairness, transparency, and accountability at the heart of our work. We are dedicated to protecting privacy through best-in-class data practices that ensure data security and the careful handling of information.

Precision and Openness

We ensure the accuracy of our data processing and promote transparency in our methods. OpenTerra is committed to providing transparent and trustworthy solutions.

Product independence

Our recommendations and simulations are based solely on their effectiveness and relevance. We act impartially to achieve the best possible results for the design of urban outdoor spaces.

Accessibility for all

OpenTerra strives to make our knowledge and technologies universally accessible. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to them through the use of AGI technologies, regardless of their position or financial means.

Our Vision

OpenTerra’s vision is to intelligently integrate nature into urban areas to create livable spaces for both people and animals. Our focus is on counteracting urban heat islands and storm damage.
Our work centers on detailed analyses and simulations of green spaces and paved surfaces, as well as their layered structures. We advocate for effective rainwater and irrigation management, improve cooling performance, and promote biodiversity. Additionally, we optimize the carbon footprint and energy balance.

OpenTerra is committed to providing planners, craftsmen, and manufacturers with relevant information and connecting professionals from various fields. In this way, we facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to urban challenges and promote the collaborative development of forward-looking solutions. OpenTerra is the leading constellation for sustainable urban development, combining nature with innovative technology to create livable cities while promoting environmental protection and prosperity.

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At OpenTerra, we combine the power of nature and technology to design sustainable cities. We rely on thorough environmental analyses and foster collaboration among experts to develop innovative solutions and shape the future of our cities together.
Experts at OpenTerra

People are inspired by the harmony between nature and technology

Consulting & Sales: OpenTerra Plan
OpenTerra Plan Consultant 1

Architect Maria Sinning

“I am particularly interested in how customer needs, planning practices, and technical requirements can be effectively integrated. At OpenTerra, I have played a key role in shaping the company’s development from this perspective, and today I hold an important position in technical consulting. My experience working at international planning firms and with major green roof manufacturers enables me to identify practical requirements and incorporate them into my consulting work.”
Consulting on Custom Solutions
OpenTerra Plan Consultant 2

Jos Martens, Engineer

“At OpenTerra, I oversee project management for custom development projects with manufacturers and partners. Drawing on my many years of experience as an entrepreneur, I am able to effectively manage complex requirements and work with the team to translate them into concrete, viable solutions.”
Consulting & Sales: OpenTerra Plan
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CEO Klaus Kornprobst

“For over 20 years, I have been involved in research and development focused on green roofs, stormwater management, and green-blue infrastructure for buildings. In the course of this work, I realized that there was no suitable software solution for stormwater management that could be integrated directly into the planning model. That is why, six years ago, we began developing OpenTerra in collaboration with Fraunhofer Italia.”
OpenTerra Plan Consulting
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Co-founder Matthias Niedermayr

“I am a co-founder of OpenTerra and have been working in research and development for over 20 years. I combine in-depth knowledge of vegetation with hands-on experience and a strong focus on practical applicability—a combination that has played a key role in the development of OpenTerra.”
Consulting & Sales: OpenTerra Plan
Johanna Nagel works at OpenTerra

Architect Johanna Nagel

“I’m particularly interested in how rainwater management, greening, and the reduction of heat islands can be effectively integrated into urban planning. At OpenTerra, I bring this perspective to bear to help shape sustainable solutions for urban spaces in a way that is both technically sound and practical.”
Consulting & Sales: OpenTerra Plan
OpenTerra Plan Consultant 4

Robert Kaiser, Engineer

“I am particularly passionate about technically complex topics and solutions that are well-thought-out and practical. Thanks to my many years of experience as a technical manager in the field of green facades at a renowned company, I am able to quickly grasp complex requirements and translate them into clear solutions.”
The team behind OpenTerra consists of a diverse group of experts, including scientists, engineers, architects, landscape architects, and software developers, all of whom share a common goal: to find innovative solutions to the challenges of modern urban development.