Building Performance Support for Architects

RunBrook supports design teams with modeling, certification documentation, and performance coordination to integrate requirements early, avoid redesign cycles, and move projects through permitting and construction without delays.

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What RunBrook helps architects deliver

Energy modeling, certification documentation, and performance coordination that help architects deliver compliant designs, avoid redesign cycles, and move projects through permitting and construction without delays.

Avoid Redesign Cycles

Integrate energy and performance requirements early to prevent late-stage design changes.

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Meet Design & Certification Requirements

Ensure designs meet code, certification, and project requirements during plan review.

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Coordinate Across Teams

Align performance requirements across architects, engineers, and construction teams.

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Stay on Schedule

Avoid permitting delays caused by incomplete documentation or compliance gaps.

How RunBrook supports architects

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  • Navigate energy code requirements with clarity, ensuring your design meets standards without unnecessary redesign.

  • Strategic support to achieve certification goals efficiently while maintaining design flexibility.

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  • Early and iterative energy modeling to inform design decisions, support compliance, and avoid late-stage changes.

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  • Align mechanical systems with architectural intent to ensure comfort, efficiency, and seamless integration into your design.

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  • Define commissioning requirements early to ensure systems perform as intended and meet project goals.

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  • Field verification that validates design intent and supports certification and compliance requirements.

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  • Guidance on insulation, glazing, and airtightness strategies to achieve performance targets without compromising aesthetics.

  • Incorporate performance-driven strategies that enhance occupant comfort and support energy goals.

  • Manage submittals, calculations, and coordination required to achieve compliance and certification without burdening your team.

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Architect projects RunBrook supports

Production Housing

Production Housing

Single Family Custom Homes

Single Family Custom Homes

Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing

Multifamily and Mixed Use

Multifamily and Mixed Use

Commercial

Commercial

Datacenters and Industrial

Datacenters and Industrial

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How RunBrook works with architects

We review plans and identify energy and performance requirements early to avoid redesign cycles.

Step 1 - Early Design Coordination

Step 2 – Modeling & Documentation

We develop energy models and prepare documentation required for code compliance, certification, and plan review.

Step 3 – Construction Phase Coordination

We support the project team during construction to ensure design intent and performance requirements are maintained.

Step 4 - Final Verification & Closeout

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We provide documentation and verification required for certifications and final approvals.

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Supporting architects across multiple states

Trusted by design teams navigating compliance across a wide range of residential and commercial projects.

Our work focuses on delivering:

  • Reliable documentation accepted by reviewers

  • Seamless integration with your team from design through certification completion

  • Support across multiple architectural projects

  • "Great Job! We are thrilled to receive this certification!"

    Senior Director, Development & Construction about an Orlando, FL community that achieved NGBS Silver Certification

  • "Our members ensure it’s built, BETTER."

    GreenHome Institute, about RunBrook’s work on a Virginia multifamily community that earned ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction, NGBS Silver, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH), and Indoor AirPlus certifications.

  • "Absolutely... it was great teamwork. Always a great experience working with RunBrook."

    Architect, for work on a 288 unit affordable housing project

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Call us at 1-833-RunBrook

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If your project requires energy modeling, certification support, HERS ratings, blower door testing, or other building performance services, RunBrook can help keep the process moving from design through final verification.