C.Scale

A whole-life carbon tool that helps teams set climate-positive design strategies at concept stage and refine them through delivery. C.Scale estimates the relative impact of choices on embodied, operational, and landscape carbon—when changes are cheapest and influence is highest.

Why now
Time-bound targets for the built environment won’t be met if carbon is only quantified late in design. C.Scale moves carbon to the front of the process, so early decisions align with project-level reduction goals from day one.

How it works (with scarce data)

• Accepts a minimum set of project inputs—no detailed model required.

• Combines region-specific background data, forward-looking projections, peer-reviewed research, and ML models to generate comparative results.

• Acts like a “shoebox” study for carbon: not a final answer, but a fast way to see which strategies are promising, unlikely, or worth deeper analysis.

What you can test

• Embodied carbon moves: structure, envelope, materials, assemblies, procurement choices.

• Operational carbon levers: loads, systems, envelope performance, grid outlooks.

• Site & landscape effects: planting, hardscape, and other nature-based measures.

• Time-based scenarios to understand how decisions play out across the project’s life.

Where it fits in your workflow

• First pass: establish a whole-life carbon baseline and set project targets.

• Iterate: compare strategies side-by-side to shortlist the most effective bundles.

• Refine: hand off prioritized options to detailed LCA, energy, and cost workflows.

• Track: revisit assumptions as design matures and keep targets realistic and current.

What you get
Clear, comparative insights that reduce analysis churn, guide stakeholder conversations, and de-risk early commitments. Teams save time by focusing on the few strategies that matter most—and avoid late-stage surprises.

Who it’s for
Architects, engineers, sustainability leads, and owners who need direction fast—from competitions and feasibility studies to schematic design—so projects stay on a credible path to whole-life carbon reduction.