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Gain measured insights into your design through environmental modelling
Our environmental modelling services go beyond standard simulations, providing precise insights that inform critical design decisions. Whether you’re looking to optimise building orientation, manage solar gains or assess thermal comfort, we offer tailored solutions that align with your project’s unique goals. Our expertise in computational design allows us to analyse complex interactions between your building and its environment, ensuring optimal efficiency and sustainability.
Assess and optimise building envelopes with radiance and heat-gain studies
Understanding how shadows, solar irradiance and heat gain interact with your design is crucial, especially in dense urban contexts. Our studies assess not only the impact of shadows on surrounding spaces but also how solar exposure affects your building’s energy performance. We model the effects of sunlight, shading and heat gain to ensure compliance with regulations while enhancing the comfort, livability and appeal of each space. Accurately modelling these factors allows us to optimise natural light and energy use, and minimise negative impacts on neighbouring properties and occupants.
Harness natural light through daylight access studies
Daylight access is not just about window placement - it’s about enhancing the well-being of occupants and reducing energy use. Our daylight access studies analyse how natural light penetrates your spaces, allowing us to make evidence-based recommendations on glazing, shading devices and interior layouts. We optimise daylight exposure for aesthetics, livability and energy efficiency.
Measure and optimise value with visibility and view quality studies
A building’s views are one of its most valuable assets, yet they are often overlooked in early design phases. Our visibility and view quality studies assess how your design interacts with its surroundings, helping you maximise visual connections to desirable elements such as green spaces, cityscapes or waterfronts. We quantify and analyse view quality to add value to your project.
Push the boundaries of design with parametric modelling and optimisation
Our in-house parametric modelling tools allow us to explore countless design iterations to optimise form and function within your project’s specific constraints. Using these custom tools to efficiently visualise, test and refine a wide range of options leads to better informed decisions in the initial design phase, resulting in better project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
We provide building efficiency solutions for every building size
Low-energy design isn’t limited to residential projects. We bring the same precision and commitment to sustainability to commercial developments, helping businesses lower their environmental impact and operating costs. From retail spaces to office buildings, our low-energy design services ensure commercial projects achieve optimal functionality and efficiency.
Design resilient, low-energy projects with Passive House design
With Passive House certification and experience, we offer consulting services that align high standards of energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Our expertise includes everything from early-stage energy modelling to detailed architectural integration, ensuring each project meets regulatory standards and exceeds client expectations. Whether you’re pursuing full Passive House certification or rather seeking to achieve a more sustainable, energy efficient design, we can guide you through each step of the process.
Achieve precision and performance in design with architectural detailing
Architectural detailing is where design meets performance. We ensure your details not only look great but also perform optimally in terms of energy efficiency, air-tightness and overall durability. Drawing on our experience, we can provide guidance on material selection, assembly methods and detailing techniques that enhance both aesthetics and building performance.
Let's collaborate
At SIX x SIXTY Architects, we specialise in energy efficient, environmentally friendly architectural solutions that foster sustainable, healthy environments. Drawing on our design ethos, technical expertise and innovation, we create well-crafted, quality developments that are designed for a better future.
By partnering with us, our clients can realise innovative, sustainable designs that are advantageous to owners, occupants and the broader community while having a positive environmental impact. We’d love to hear from you to discuss your next project.
