Building Simulation Services
We conduct building simulations to assist design teams in analyzing cost-effective building designs, and make recommendations to improve building performance in terms of energy, thermal comfort, daylighting, and natural and mechanical ventilation. See All
We use industry recognized software such as EE4, eQuest, and IES VE for building simulations.
*EE4 is an energy modeling software released by Natural Resources Canada. It is widely used in Canada for design assistance and LEED energy compliance analysis.
*eQuest is created with the latest DOE2 engine and is a powerful energy modeling software. Its main strength is 3D building model creation and HVAC system simulation.
*IES VE is the latest building simulation software that can analyze building envelope, building energy consumption, thermal comfort, artificial lighting, daylighting, and natural ventilation with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics).
Green Building Consulting
Not every green project seeks LEED certification. However, increasingly, more and more developers and governments are seeking to enhance the environmental responsiveness of their developments. We have a diverse team of experts capable of providing custom consulting to all types of projects. See All
Green Building Funding Research
Increasingly governments and NGO's are introducing incentive funds to encourage more green development. We are aware of these funds and can help you get "free money" for your green developments. See All
Green Building Product Consulting
We combine our knowledge of green design and of green building markets to assess the viability of your new green building products. We also can assist you to find the right distribution channels for your green building products. See All
Green Building Workshops and Educational Seminars
Many of us are educators already and we are committed to advancing knowledge in the building industry. We offer LEED and green building presentations, seminars, and workshops both for in-house customized programs as well as public programs. See All
Integrated Design Process (IDP) Facilitation
We coordinate and facilitate integrated design sessions within design teams to ensure sustainable synergies can be found and that design strategies are aligned with project goals. See All
LEED for Neighborhood Development Facilitation
While LEED ND does not exist as a certification product yet in the U.S. or Canada, it is being piloted in the U.S. We have active experience on two such projects and can help provide a one-stop solution (with our partners) to enable master planned communities to be socially, environmentally and economically sustainable. See All
LEED Project Management (inc. LEED-NC, LEED-ND, LEED-C)
We facilitate the LEED certification process in a strategic way. See All
Yes, we have the experience coordinating and collecting the necessary documentation to fulfill the submission requirements of the green building council, however, we also advise the design team along the way to enhance sustainable design decisions, potentially leading to a higher certification level and to an improved building in the end.
Marketing Green Buildings
Real estate marketers are only now learning about LEED and green buildings, yet there is an increasing demand by consumers, companies and governments to reside in green buildings. How can your development reach those customers, what are their demographics, and what messages do they respond to? We can help you with the answers to those questions. See All
Strategic Community Planning & Facilitation
We can help (with our partners) facilitate discussions with the appropriate stakeholders and to devise strategic methods such as incentives, code changes, and proactive land use to encourage more sustainable development within your community. See All
Many communities are seeking to develop master plans to ensure that future development in their boundaries adhere to sustainable design guidelines. We can help (with our partners) facilitate discussions with the appropriate stakeholders and to devise strategic methods such as incentives, code changes, and proactive land use to encourage more sustainable development within your community.
Eco-Charrette Facilitation
Eco-charrettes are an emerging forum to bring various stakeholders together, particularly with design teams, to help advance the sustainable designs of buildings and neighbourhoods. See All
Feasibility Studies
Prior to embarking on a project seeking LEED, we can provide a cost-effective study of the likelihood of LEED certification given established project parameters. See All