High Street Apartments

The developer on this project initially used V-Quest to assess future portfolio risk in response to evolving carbon compliance legislation. With stricter regulations on embodied carbon, understanding the financial and feasibility risks associated with compliance became a top priority. The need for a tool that could quantify these risks while integrating seamlessly into existing workflows was clear. Without a data-driven approach, the developer risked significant cost increases, project delays, and potential non-compliance with upcoming regulations. Upon using V-Quest, the developer quickly realized its broader value beyond compliance. By embedding live cost, carbon, and mass analysis directly into the design process, V-Quest provided a powerful opportunity to optimize material selection, construction methodologies, and overall project feasibility in real time. This not only reduced regulatory risk but also unlocked cost-saving opportunities by identifying more efficient, lower-carbon alternatives early in the design phase. The ability to visualize, compare, and iterate on sustainable building solutions without disrupting existing workflows proved invaluable. V-Quest streamlined decision-making, saving time while enhancing design flexibility and financial viability. By leveraging automation for compliance reporting and AI-driven material mapping, the developer was able to mitigate risk, increase cost efficiency, and future-proof projects against tightening regulations. V-Quest transformed from a compliance necessity into a strategic asset for smarter, more sustainable, and more profitable development. On this particular project the carbon savings were the equivalent to planting 820,000 trees.

Conceptual design, through to construction.

No previous method of design optimisation used other than experience of the professional designers.

V-Quest simplifies carbon, cost, and mass analysis in building design, integrating seamlessly with Revit, SketchUp, and ArchiCAD. It enables architects, engineers, and developers to optimize materials and construction methods in real time, reducing carbon emissions, minimizing costs, and improving efficiency. Why Use V-Quest on a Project? ✅ Early-Stage Optimization – Compare materials and methodologies instantly to make informed, low-carbon, cost-effective decisions. ✅ Automated Compliance & Reporting – Save hundreds of hours with automated LCA, NZGBC Green Star, NABERS, and LCA Quick compliance reporting. ✅ Seamless Workflow Integration – Works within existing design tools, avoiding disruption while enhancing insights. ✅ Carbon, Cost & Mass Insights – Make trade-offs with real-time analytics for a balanced approach to sustainability and budget. ✅ AI-Powered Efficiency – Automates material mapping and variant searches, reducing manual input and streamlining decision-making. ✅ Benchmarking & Visualization (Super User Tier) – Gain project-wide insights with 3D visualizations and centralized analytics. Who Benefits? Architects & Engineers – Optimize designs with live analytics and easy compliance. Developers & Contractors – Reduce risk, improve cost control, and enhance sustainability. Policy & Sustainability Teams – Ensure projects meet evolving carbon regulations effortlessly. V-Quest makes sustainability measurable, compliance effortless, and cost efficiency a reality—all within your existing design workflow. 🚀

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