However, for each project we evaluate the most appropriate software given the project criteria, starting information, and the needed endproducts. We frequently show the firms who hire us how we do it so that they can do it for themselves the next time - kind of works us out of a job, but we still get plenty of work, possibly partly because of this approach. Thus, we are happy to do the modeling in, say, your VectorWorks, or your old AutoCAD 14, or even your new Autodesk ArchitecturalDesktop2005 and Revit, and show you all our tips and techniques along the way if you wish.

We use the smart parametric 3D architectural CADD models to do extensive energy analysis of buildings and building clusters. We do sun shadow studies, daylighting analysis, and LEED certification for sustainable green architecture, as well as building energy analysis with heat loss, and heat gain.

We use a sophisticated thermal network analysis energy simulation program which can create a variety of reports and graphs. We use GreenBuildingStudio with DOE-2 and DaySim, along with ArchiCAD 9 to do most of these tasks.

Additionally, we frequently do simple shadow diagrams, so that a designer or building owner can determine for certain whether - for instance - a swimming pool will be put in shade or an office tower will shade a neighbor.