An assessment of how seasonal winds interact with current, approved and proposed development to ensure that comfort and energy performance is achieved and maintained. All designs and options are drafted in SketchUp®.

Detailed analysis of small lot housing products including typical heat performance and cross ventilation design approaches.  

A review of current and emerging standards and classification for human comfort in Australia's unique climate. Include a proposal for comparing and scoring architectural designs against human comfort and energy consuptions metrics.

‍A review of typical Australian landforms and how they can impact the design, scale and orientation of structures.

The use and extent of various hardscape materials are tested in multiple configurations. The design and placement of vegetated areas as well as the impact that trees have on comfort within public realm areas are reviewed.

The creation of digital replicas of urban environments is becoming increasingly common. LiDAR, GIS, BIM and photogrammetry information is looked at to determine how established urban areas are performing.