Architects, engineers and builders aspire to create sustainable buildings. Yet accurately measuring building performance throughout the design process has proved costly and time intensive. PlanIT Impact announced a smart modeling platform for cities. The first tool provides the fastest and most affordable solution for designers to understand the cost and ROI impact of energy and water. The solution also offers an impact score for storm water run-off and transportation. PlanIT Impact delivers this with a flexible, subscription-based cloud service.
The demand for sustainability and efficiency associated with new construction is higher than ever, as monthly energy costs constitute a clear majority (80 percent) of total building lifecycle expenses. Thus, sustainable construction practices promoting “Net Zero,” building designs have become a primary industry objective. To take on the challenge, PlanIT Impact was founded by experienced architects and funded by the National Science Foundation/US Ignite, the Mozilla Foundation, and Digital Sandbox, Kansas City.