The definitions of architecture and specialties at the design stage condition the future behavior of a building. If the design is optimized, it is possible to take better advantage of the interaction of the building with natural light, improve occupant comfort standards, define efficient climate systems, etc. All this without necessarily increasing project costs.

In the design consultancy service, we work closely with the architects and users of a building in order to define the main sustainable attributes that will later be integrated into the project's specialties.

A design consultancy allows an approach to sustainability strategies from the planning stage, facilitating the integration of energy efficiency criteria.

In particular, we have the experience to address, among other issues:

• Definition of sustainability criteria at the pre-project or competition stage.
• Volumetric optimization studies, according to the energy demand and incident radiation in a building.
• Natural lighting analysis in pre-design and proposal stage.
• Study and simulation of energy demand according to the building envelope, analysis of the implementation of different materials and solar protections in the envelope.
• Building certifications (LEED, CES).