Sustainability + Carbon

sustainability + carbon

We believe the next generation of buildings must support the living systems that support us.

Our objective is to demonstrate to our clients that any project can achieve its core purpose whilst respecting ecology and people on local, regional, and global scales.

We integrate a range of skills and knowledge bases to provide a holistic specialism. We have experience across the entire project lifecycle, with a focus on ideation, design, and continuing ownership through the construction phase for an as-built or operational outcome.

Our strong modelling and analysis skills enable us to optimise design. This often results in budget or programme savings, risk mitigation through tender and construction, smoother statutory and approvals processes.

Our environmental analysis service provides a thorough understanding of the natural environment surrounding a project, informing design decisions from the earliest stages.

We assess solar radiation, wind patterns, daylight availability, and acoustic conditions to provide data-driven insight that shapes sustainable, high-performing buildings.

  • Solar and shading analysis
  • Wind microclimate studies
  • Daylight and glare assessment
  • Acoustic environment modelling
  • Urban heat island analysis

Building physics sits at the heart of our sustainable design approach. We apply rigorous scientific principles to understand how heat, light, air, and moisture move through buildings and their envelopes.

This knowledge allows us to optimise thermal comfort, energy performance, and material durability — creating buildings that perform as intended throughout their lifecycle.

  • Thermal bridging and U-value calculations
  • Condensation risk and hygrothermal analysis
  • Thermal mass and dynamic modelling
  • Airtightness strategy and design

We carry out detailed analysis of existing and proposed buildings to understand their current performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Whether assessing an existing building for retrofit or evaluating a new design against performance targets, our analysis informs practical, cost-effective solutions.

  • Energy audits and benchmarking
  • Retrofit feasibility assessments
  • Post-occupancy evaluation
  • Performance gap analysis
  • NABERS and WELL assessments

The building envelope is one of the most critical determinants of a building's energy performance, occupant comfort, and environmental impact. We specialise in designing envelopes that go beyond minimum compliance to deliver outstanding results.

Our integrated approach combines façade engineering with sustainability expertise to deliver envelopes that are thermally efficient, airtight, durable, and visually compelling.

  • Passive design optimisation
  • High-performance glazing specification
  • Thermal bridge-free detailing
  • Dynamic facade and shading systems
  • Integrated photovoltaic facades

Navigating the increasingly complex landscape of sustainability regulations and standards requires specialist knowledge. We guide our clients through compliance requirements from planning through to completion.

We have deep expertise across a wide range of rating tools, standards, and regulations, ensuring projects meet their obligations efficiently and cost-effectively.

  • NCC / BCA Section J compliance
  • BASIX and planning sustainability reports
  • Green Star design and as-built certification
  • NABERS energy and water ratings
  • WELL and Living Building Challenge

Carbon is the defining challenge of our time. We provide specialist carbon engineering services to help clients understand, reduce, and offset the carbon impact of their projects — across both operational and embodied carbon.

Our whole-lifecycle approach ensures that carbon is considered from design through construction, operation, and end-of-life, enabling clients to meet net zero targets with confidence.

  • Whole-lifecycle carbon assessments
  • Embodied carbon modelling (LCA)
  • Net zero carbon strategies
  • Carbon offset and sequestration advice
  • Science Based Targets alignment

Our sustainability and carbon expertise spans a broad range of building typologies and sectors. We bring deep sector knowledge to every project, understanding the specific performance drivers, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations of each building type.

  • Commercial and mixed-use
  • Residential and build-to-rent
  • Education and research
  • Healthcare and aged care
  • Hospitality and retail
  • Industrial and logistics
  • Public and civic buildings
  • Heritage and retrofit

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