{"id":22953,"date":"2026-09-07T10:43:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T10:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buildext.com\/?page_id=22953"},"modified":"2026-09-07T10:43:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T10:43:36","slug":"esg-building-design-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/buildext.com\/en\/esg-building-design-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"ESG-focused building design and sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull wp-block-hidden-mobile\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);min-height:1024px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ESG-office-epulet-hatter-1280x720-2.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;letter-spacing:1px\">DESIGN DECISIONS \u00b7 BUILDING PERFORMANCE \u00b7 CERTIFICATION STRATEGY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">ESG-focused building design and sustainability<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Through analysis and engineering consultancy, we support decisions that lead to more efficient and sustainable buildings over the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Let&#8217;s talk about your project<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/en\/bim-esg\/\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">BIM &amp; ESG<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:120px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull wp-block-hidden-desktop wp-block-hidden-tablet\" style=\"min-height:700px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1728\" height=\"2160\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-11943 size-full\" alt=\"Letisztult design\" src=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/giro-openoffice-iroda.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/giro-openoffice-iroda.jpg 1728w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/giro-openoffice-iroda-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/giro-openoffice-iroda-1536x1920.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/giro-openoffice-iroda-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/giro-openoffice-iroda-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/giro-openoffice-iroda-1638x2048.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"letter-spacing:1px\">DESIGN DECISIONS \u00b7 BUILDING PERFORMANCE \u00b7 CERTIFICATION STRATEGY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color\">Sustainability is determined right from the drawing board<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through our analyses and consulting services, we help inform decisions that lead to more efficient and sustainable buildings in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Let&#8217;s talk about your project<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5f6876;margin-bottom:0;letter-spacing:1px\">BUILDING PERFORMANCE \u00b7 INVESTOR VALUE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"leading-12 has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0\"><strong>Better decisions<\/strong><br\/><strong>from the start<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainability goals should be considered as part of the technical requirements from the concept design stage. At this point, architectural and building services solutions can still be compared while changes require significantly less time and cost than later in the project. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e4e4e4;border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lower energy and operating costs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orientation, glazing ratio, shading, the building envelope and building services systems require coordinated decisions. Energy and building physics analyses allow different design options to be assessed early, showing how they affect expected energy demand and building operation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Orientation and shading &#8211; solar heat gains and daylight exposure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Building envelope &#8211; heat loss and thermal loads<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Building services concept &#8211; energy demand and system efficiency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Material selection &#8211; durability, maintainability and environmental impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e4e4e4;border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Better certification outcomes and more transparent documentation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BREEAM, LEED and WELL include requirements that can significantly influence the technical design. Defining targets, requirements and evidence needs early reduces the risk of later redesign, missing documentation or a lower certification rating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Certification requirements from the concept stage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainability data &#8211; structured and traceable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">BIM- and CDE-based documentation &#8211; for tracking design decisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Data provision &#8211; for certification and investor reporting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ACADEMIA-wiredscore-gold-featured.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ACADEMIA-wiredscore-gold-featured.png 2000w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ACADEMIA-wiredscore-gold-featured-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ACADEMIA-wiredscore-gold-featured-1920x907.png 1920w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ACADEMIA-wiredscore-gold-featured-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ACADEMIA-wiredscore-gold-featured-1536x726.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ACADEMIA became Hungary\u2019s first WiredScore-certified office building, achieving a Gold rating at its first assessment. The certification process was managed by BuildEXT\u2019s accredited team, which was also responsible for the redesign, with the support of HAAN Studio. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1047\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-21830 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/city-wireframe-background-1920-2.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/city-wireframe-background-1920-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/city-wireframe-background-1920-2-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/city-wireframe-background-1920-2-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/city-wireframe-background-1920-2-1536x838.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#fbfaf9\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5f6876;margin-bottom:0;letter-spacing:1px\">HOW WE HELP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Design and sustainability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We align the project\u2019s sustainability targets and incorporate the relevant requirements into the design from the outset.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ad694a66 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e2e4e9;border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2f4e8b;margin-bottom:0\">01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Energy modelling and building physics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Energy, thermal and solar analyses allow different options for building massing, glazing ratios, shading and the building envelope to be compared. The results support the development of the building services concept and help reduce expected energy demand. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e2e4e9;border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2f4e8b;margin-bottom:0\">02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Material use and life-cycle approach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The quantity, technical performance, durability and maintainability of construction materials significantly affect a building\u2019s environmental impact over its life cycle. BIM-based quantity and material data support the comparison of alternatives and more informed material selection, including comparison in terms of embodied carbon. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e2e4e9;border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2f4e8b;margin-bottom:0\">03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Indoor environment and occupant comfort<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Daylight, thermal comfort, indoor air quality and spatial use can all be assessed during design. In addition to occupant comfort, these factors are also addressed by WELL and other building certification systems. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e2e4e9;border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-17 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2f4e8b;margin-bottom:0\">04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Certification strategy and data continuity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The requirements of the targeted BREEAM, LEED or WELL certification are aligned with design tasks and documentation requirements from the start of the project. Information managed in the BIM model and Common Data Environment supports traceability of decisions and the technical data provision required for certification. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GIRO-irodahaz-Solar-analysis-small.gif\" alt=\"GIRO office building solar exposure analysis\" class=\"wp-image-11689\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunlight Study of the GIRO Office Building in the Concept Phase (<a href=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/en\/projects\/giro-office-building-modernization\/\">GIRO Office Building Modernization Project<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-18 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5f6876;margin-bottom:0;letter-spacing:1px\">CASE STUDY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">ACADEMIA office building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complete interior redesign and modernisation of this downtown office building incorporated the requirements of international green building certification systems from the design stage onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following completion, the multiple award-winning building achieved <strong>WELL Core\u2122 Platinum<\/strong> and <strong>BREEAM Excellent<\/strong> certification, as well as Access4you accessibility certification. Academia Offices also became Hungary\u2019s first <strong>WiredScore-certified<\/strong> building. The certification process was managed by BuildEXT\u2019s accredited team, which was also responsible for the redesign, with the support of HAAN Studio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-89b4c9e9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/en\/projects\/academia\/\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000x7441.jpg\" alt=\"ACADEMIA rooftop terrace &#x2013; the building&#x2019;s modern wing achieved WELL Core Platinum certification\" class=\"wp-image-16620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000x7441.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000x7441-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/buildext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000x7441-768x571.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;background-color:#fbfaf9;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-19 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5f6876;margin-bottom:0;letter-spacing:1px\">OUR APPROACH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Sustainability and ESG considerations throughout the project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Targets defined at the start of the project are translated into technical requirements, analyses and documented design decisions throughout the design process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-20 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2f4e8b;margin-bottom:0\">01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Defining targets and requirements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defining the investor\u2019s sustainability targets, the targeted certification level (BREEAM, LEED, WELL) and applicable regulatory requirements at the start of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-21 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2f4e8b;margin-bottom:0\">02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Assessment of design options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assessment of orientation, building massing, glazing ratio, shading and the energy concept based on the specific conditions of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-22 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2f4e8b;margin-bottom:0\">03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Building envelope, services and material use<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aligning key technical systems and material alternatives with the project\u2019s energy, comfort and sustainability targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-23 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2f4e8b;margin-bottom:0\">04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">BIM-based data management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Structured management and traceability of design, model and calculation data related to sustainability targets within the project\u2019s Common Data Environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-24 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2f4e8b;margin-bottom:0\">05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Documentation and data provision<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparing technical data and documentation generated during design for the selected certification system and for investor sustainability and ESG reporting requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-25 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5bd563d3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(26,29,35) 0%,rgb(28,32,41) 100%);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-26 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5f6876;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);letter-spacing:1px\">CONTACT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"leading-12 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:46px\"><strong>Sustainability targets for your project?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"leading-12 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:46px\">Let&#8217;s talk about it in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s identify which sustainability targets need to be translated into technical requirements and which decisions should be assessed early in the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" 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