Building Performance & Sustainability Analysis
Design Buildings for Better Performance From the Start.
Building performance is influenced by decisions made long before construction begins. Building orientation, glazing, envelope design, shading, materials and systems can all affect energy consumption, daylight, thermal comfort and overall environmental performance. We help project teams evaluate these factors through performance-based analysis, allowing design options to be tested before decisions become difficult or expensive to change.
Every engagement starts by understanding the building type, project objectives, climate, design stage, performance targets and sustainability requirements. We then use the available BIM and design information to assess relevant performance criteria and identify opportunities for improvement.
Our services can include energy modelling, building performance analysis, daylight and solar studies, shading analysis and sustainability assessments aligned with requirements such as LEED and BREEAM.
The result is a more informed design process where sustainability and building performance are considered alongside architectural, engineering and project requirements rather than being assessed only after major design decisions have been made.
Energy & Building Performance
Analyse building energy use and performance to support more efficient design decisions.
Sustainability Analysis
Evaluate design strategies against project sustainability and environmental objectives.
LEED & BREEAM
Support project teams in evaluating design strategies against relevant green building requirements.
Daylight & Solar Analysis
Assess daylight availability, solar exposure and shading to improve building performance and occupant outcomes.
Energy & Building Performance
Sustainability & Green Building Analysis
Daylight, Solar & Shading Analysis
From Performance Analysis to Sustainable Design Decisions.
We analyse building performance and sustainability factors early in design, helping teams understand energy, daylight, solar and environmental impacts before key design decisions are fixed.
Energy Modelling & Building Performance
- Building energy modelling
- Energy use analysis
- Building performance evaluation
- Design option comparison
- Envelope and system performance analysis
- Performance improvement recommendations
Sustainability & Green Building Analysis
- Sustainability strategy assessment
- Green building analysis
- Environmental performance evaluation
- Sustainability target alignment
- Design strategy reviews
- Performance improvement opportunities
LEED Analysis & Support
- LEED credit analysis
- Design strategy assessment
- Energy and sustainability performance inputs
- Credit requirement reviews
- Documentation support
- Performance improvement opportunities
BREEAM Analysis & Support
- BREEAM criteria analysis
- Sustainability performance assessment
- Energy and environmental considerations
- Credit and issue reviews
- Design-stage performance inputs
- Improvement opportunity identification
Daylight Analysis
- Daylight availability studies
- Spatial daylight analysis
- Glazing and window evaluation
- Interior daylight assessment
- Design option comparison
- Daylight improvement recommendations
Solar & Shading Analysis
- Solar exposure analysis
- Shading studies
- Solar gain assessment
- Building orientation analysis
- Façade and shading evaluation
- Passive design optimisation
What this covers
Better Performance
Understand how design decisions influence energy, daylight, solar exposure and overall building performance.
Earlier Decisions
Test performance strategies while design changes can still be implemented efficiently.
Measurable Sustainability
Support sustainability targets with analysis that provides evidence for informed design decisions.
The Value of Designing for Performance.
Better Energy Performance
Evaluate how building form, envelope, glazing, orientation and systems can influence energy use and identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
Earlier Performance Decisions
Test energy, daylight, solar and shading strategies during design when changes can still be made without major disruption or redesign.
Improved Occupant Comfort
Use performance analysis to understand daylight, solar exposure and other environmental factors that can influence the quality and comfort of occupied spaces.
Stronger Sustainability Outcomes
Evaluate design strategies against project sustainability objectives and relevant green building frameworks, helping teams make more informed environmental decisions.
Reduced Design Risk
Identify potential performance issues before construction rather than discovering them through late-stage reviews, helping reduce costly design changes and compromises.
Evidence-Based Design Optimisation
Compare design alternatives using measurable performance information rather than relying only on assumptions, precedent or visual judgement.
Where Building Performance Analysis Creates the Most Value.
Commercial & Office Buildings
Assess energy performance, daylight, solar exposure and façade strategies in offices and commercial buildings where operational efficiency, occupant comfort and sustainability targets are major design considerations.
Data Centres & Mission-Critical Facilities
Evaluate energy-intensive building systems and environmental conditions where operational performance, thermal requirements and energy efficiency have a significant impact on facility performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Support performance-led design for hospitals, laboratories and specialist facilities where energy demand, daylight, environmental conditions and sustainability requirements must be carefully balanced.
Residential & High-Density Developments
Analyse orientation, daylight, solar exposure, glazing and building-envelope strategies across apartments and high-density developments where passive performance can influence both comfort and energy demand.
Educational & Institutional Buildings
Evaluate daylight, solar exposure, energy performance and occupant-focused design strategies in schools, universities and institutional facilities where environmental quality and operational efficiency are important.
Sustainable & Green-Certified Developments
Support projects targeting recognised sustainability outcomes such as LEED and BREEAM, helping design teams evaluate relevant performance strategies and identify opportunities to strengthen environmental performance. LEED currently has v5, v4.1 and v4 pathways open for registration, while BREEAM New Construction Version 7 is focused on areas including whole-life carbon, resilience, energy performance and material selection.
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