consulting services

Your partner in high-performance, efficient design solutions.

Leverage cove.tool’s expert-driven architectural consulting services to optimize your projects for compliance, performance, and sustainability. Powered by advanced technology and tailored insights, we help design teams achieve better outcomes, streamline workflows, and meet project goals with confidence and precision.

about

Empowering design with customized, high-performance consulting.

cove.tool provides expert-verified, technology-powered consulting that delivers customized insights to meet the unique needs of each project. Whether optimizing energy performance, ensuring code compliance, or enhancing design efficiency, our advanced tools and deep industry expertise offer fast, accurate analysis. From navigating complex regulations to maximizing building performance, we ensure every decision is backed by the most reliable data—keeping your projects on track, on budget, and aligned with your design and performance goals.

services

What We Offer

Energy Analysis & Compliance

Optimize your building’s energy performance and meet regulatory standards with tailored analysis throughout the design process.

- Early Stage Analysis
- Compliance Reporting
- Net Zero Analysis
- Comparative/Iterative Analysis

Embodied Carbon Services

Understand and reduce your project’s embodied carbon footprint with expert analysis and sustainable material recommendations.

- Early Stage Analysis
- Compliance Reporting
- Comparative/Iterative Analysis

Sustainability Analysis

Gain comprehensive insights into your building’s environmental performance, from energy use to water management, ensuring you meet sustainability goals.

- Climate Impact
- Energy Performance
- Carbon Emissions
- Daylight and Glare
- Views and Aesthetics
- Water Management

Certification Services

Navigate the certification process with ease. From LEED to WELL, our expert consulting ensures your project meets top sustainability standards.

- LEED Certification
- WELL Certification
- BREEAM Certification
- Passivhaus Certification
- CHPS Certification

Compliance Services

Ensure your project meets all local and national energy codes with detailed, permit-ready compliance documentation.

- ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G
- COMcheck/REScheck
- Title 24
- CALGreen
- 179D
- AIA 2030 DDX

benefits

Maximize design impact.

Faster, efficient delivery

Our expert consulting services move at the speed of design, saving time and resources to keep your projects on track and within budget.

Better, early decisions

Make smarter design choices early with accurate insights that prevent delays and optimize outcomes.

Tailored project solutions

Receive customized insights that ensure your unique design meets performance, compliance, and sustainability goals.

Seamless collaboration

Integrate our services into your workflow for faster, more efficient project execution.

Win more work

Strengthen your proposals with top-tier energy modeling and performance analysis reports that help your bids stand out.

Meet The Experts

Sandeep Ahuja
Co-founder and CEO
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Patrick Chopson AIA
Co-founder and CPO
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Our Research Team

The strength of cove.tool lies in our diverse research team of experts who drive innovation and performance across every project. Focused on delivering data-driven solutions, our team specializes in: Sustainable Design and Architecture • Decarbonization Strategies • Building Simulation and Performance Modeling • Renewable Energy Systems Design • Climate Adaptation and Resilience Planning • Innovative Material Solutions • Regulatory Compliance and Sustainability Policy • Energy Compliance Modeling • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) • Computational Design and Parametric Modeling • Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Find out more about our qualifications.

Learn more about cove.tool's innovative approach to architectural and sustainability consulting in our detailed qualification packet. Inside, you'll find information on our mission, team of experts, unique approach to consulting, successful projects, and our process for achieving high-performance buildings. Click to discover how cove.tool can elevate your building designs.

methodology

Our methodology: performance-driven design, backed by proven technology.

At the heart of our consulting services is analysis.tool, our patented simulation engine, perfected through its application on over 60,000 projects and continuously refined with each new challenge. This trusted platform delivers precise, data-driven insights for every project, transforming energy modeling and sustainability analysis into actionable outcomes. With a streamlined approach, we help you make informed decisions, elevate design performance, and exceed sustainability targets—while maintaining cost efficiency. Discover how our proven technology sets the standard for building performance.

our process

Our 5-step collaboration process

We believe that successful projects are built on clear communication, data-driven insights, and seamless collaboration. Our five-step process ensures that we stay aligned with your objectives, delivering actionable results at every stage of your project.

Define project goals

We start by identifying your project’s specific objectives—whether it’s energy compliance, sustainability, or a design challenge—ensuring our approach aligns with your goals from the outset.

Project planning

We gather all critical project information, ensuring we have the necessary data to conduct a thorough and precise analysis that supports your project’s success.

In-depth analysis

Using our expertise and advanced tools, we provide comprehensive, customized analysis, offering insights and solutions tailored to your project’s unique needs.

Collaborative insights & refinement

We present our findings, collaborate with your team to refine the insights, and adjust deliverables as needed to ensure they meet your objectives.

Client-focused presentations

Our consultants participate in key meetings, presenting final results and empowering your team with the data needed for informed decision-making and successful outcomes.