Why are early phase carbon assessments so important?
Traditional carbon assessments wait until the building is totally designed, then tell us how bad we did. By enabling action at each step of the process, C.Scale (previously EPIC) allows for sustainability to be woven into the project delivery process. To make the most of this process, it's essential to start early.
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Embodied carbon decisions in early design
The structural system, the massing, and the materiality of a building are often determined before there's BIM. Early phase carbon assessment keeps these early decisions on track.
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How to set carbon targets at concept design
Goals give structure to decisions and help teams evaluate tradeoffs. Early goals are guides toward a better project, before things get lost in the weeds.
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Bringing carbon into the first design charrette
A good design balances multiple competing ideas. By grounding sustainability strategy in data instead of vibes, tradeoffs become apparent and clarity on the right approach becomes possible.
Read how a shared baseline gets everyone working on the same number → - 4
Using early phase carbon assessment to win proposals
For sophisticated clients, projects with a coherent and defensible carbon strategy win against those that don't. C.Scale keeps you ahead of the competition.
Read how to bring carbon into the proposal →