9years of connecting cities and learners
Founded in 2015, merxtechnology started with a question: how do we make urban ecology accessible to anyone with curiosity? We built a platform where quizzes meet real environmental challenges, where students test their understanding of green infrastructure, biodiversity corridors, and sustainable urban planning through interactive scenarios.
What drives us
Cities are living systems, not concrete jungles. Understanding how nature and urban spaces intersect isn't optional anymore.
We started merxtechnology because traditional environmental education felt disconnected from the places people actually live. Textbooks showed pristine forests, but students lived surrounded by buildings, traffic, and pavement. They needed to understand the ecology happening right outside their windows.
Our platform turns urban environments into learning laboratories. Each quiz presents real scenarios: a vacant lot becoming a community garden, a highway median transformed into a pollinator pathway, rooftops collecting rainwater instead of sending it to overwhelmed storm drains. Students don't just memorize concepts, they apply them to situations they recognize.
The gamification isn't decoration. Points and progress tracking tap into the same motivation that keeps people engaged with games, but here the reward is understanding how cities can support both human and ecological health. Instant feedback shows not just whether an answer is correct, but why certain approaches work better in dense urban contexts.
How we approach learning
Context matters more than memorization
Every city has different climate conditions, existing infrastructure, and community needs. Our content reflects that complexity rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions.
Mistakes are part of the process
Wrong answers trigger explanations, not penalties. Understanding why a bioswale fails in clay soil teaches more than getting the answer right the first time.
Engagement requires relevance
We design scenarios around decisions people actually face: where to plant street trees, how to reduce heat island effects, whether green roofs make economic sense in different climates.
Who builds this
Liina Kask
Urban Ecology Research Lead
Liina spent eight years studying how native plant species adapt to urban microclimates before joining Merxtechnology. She writes quiz content that reflects actual field conditions, not idealized scenarios. Her background in municipal planning means the questions address constraints city planners face daily.
Juhan Tamm
Educational Content Director
Juhan taught environmental science for twelve years before shifting to digital education. He structures our learning paths so students encounter concepts in logical sequence, building from basic ecosystem services to complex green infrastructure networks. His focus stays on clarity over jargon.
Marko Saar
Platform Experience Designer
Marko designs the interface students interact with every day. He tests different feedback mechanisms to find what keeps learners engaged without turning education into empty game mechanics. His work ensures the platform feels responsive and intuitive across devices.
What we've built so far
Quiz completions
Students testing their understanding of urban ecosystems
Topic modules
From stormwater management to urban wildlife corridors
Return rate
Learners who come back to complete additional modules