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High-Performance Building Consulting for Multifamily Housing

SCI helps developers, architects, and project teams design and deliver energy-efficient multifamily buildings. From early design through incentives and certification, our consulting team guides projects through the technical and regulatory complexity of high-performance construction.

How We Support Your Project

Energy Modeling & Building Performance

Energy modeling and building analysis to guide design decisions, reduce operating costs, and meet program requirements.

Passive House & High-Performance Design

Support for Passive House, Net Zero, and other advanced performance standards.

Incentives & Utility Programs

Management of utility incentives and state programs such as NYSERDA, Mass Save, and other funding opportunities.

Energy Rating & Certification

HERS ratings, ENERGY STAR and NGBS certification support, and other compliance documentation.

Building Envelope & Systems Consulting

Guidance on insulation, air sealing, mechanical systems, and ventilation strategies to ensure long-term performance.

We Work With

  • Multifamily housing developers

  • Affordable housing organizations

  • Architects and engineering teams

  • Municipal housing initiatives

  • Property owners planning energy retrofits

  • General contractors and builders

A Full Lifecycle Perspective

SCI works across the full building lifecycle, from new construction to existing properties. Our recommendations come from hands-on experience in construction, operations, and long-term maintenance.

We understand how buildings perform in the real world.

Certifications We Support

We support a range of high-performance building programs, including NGBS, ENERGY STAR, and Passive House.

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Our Consulting Process

Project Planning
Early design consultation and program analysis.

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Energy Modeling & Design Guidance
Performance analysis and system recommendations.

02

Program & Incentive Management
Coordination with utilities and certification programs.

03

Construction Support & Verification
Testing, documentation, and performance verification.

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Planning a high-performance multifamily project?

Talk with our consulting team about how we can support your design, incentive strategy, and certification process.