Category Covetool

  • 5 Common Design Questions for Balancing Sustainability and Cost

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Covetool Architects of today face a common task that defies intuition – how to balance building performance and strict carbon targets against cost. Sustainability in design is certainly a worthy and necessary goal, but the amount of options can be overwhelming and the costs prohibitive, especially in the eyes […]

  • Design Case Studies for High-Performance Higher Education and Multi-family

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Covetool Shifting energy codes are challenging architects with a wide array of parameters to balance like energy, cost, daylight, views, and embodied carbon. Hiring a consultant for every kind of analysis is a burden on fees. Many architects are harnessing simulation to shape the design and details of their […]

  • Optimizing Renovation Projects Using Building Performance Analysis

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Covetool Buildings contribute nearly 40% of annual global CO2 emissions currently and about two-thirds of the global building stock will still exist in 2040. If not retrofitted, the existing buildings will continue to generate unsustainable levels of carbon emissions. Thus, this session will showcase how each one of these […]

  • Optimizing Facades Through Automated Daylight Analysis

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Covetool Energy use within the building sector currently contributes up to 40% of the annual CO2 emissions of developed countries. A major proportion of this energy is dedicated to occupants’ thermal comfort, followed by lighting. A well-designed day-lit building is crucial for occupant health and happiness and helps reduce […]

  • Embracing AI in Architecture: Cost Efficiency, Sustainability, and Compliance

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Covetool Join us for a visionary session where innovation meets architecture, led by Sandeep Ahuja, co-founder and CEO of cove.tool. This engaging presentation will explore the evolving landscape of the architectural profession, highlighting the pivotal role of AI-driven technologies alongside traditional methodologies. Participants will learn about the dynamic ways […]