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W H I T E PA P E R 5 F I V E W AY S A N A R C H I T E C T C A N I N F L U E N C E S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y How Sefaira can help Sefaira makes sustainability analysis a seamless, integral part of the design process. This enables architects to take a larger role in shaping a building's sustainable strategies from the outset -- evaluating design options before the design is locked down, and offering designers a wide design space in which to operate. Sefaira is specifically tailored to help architects investigate the factors at play in the early stages of design, including those listed in the five points above. Sefaira is: • Fast: The cloud-based engine provides real-time feedback on design decisions unlike traditional applications. • Easy to use: Sefaira was built for architects to use from the first pen stroke. • Parametric: Quickly explore the design space by evaluating a wide range of options. • Comparative: Study multiple design options side-by-side to quickly hone in on factors that have the biggest impact. • Collaborative: Clear graphic outputs help all stakeholders understand the design. • Technology neutral: Sefaira supports passive and active design strategies, water and renewables. • AEC DNA: Our team brings a deep understanding of the problems designers are trying to solve in conceptual design. Decisions that architects make in the early stages of design can have a significant impact on building performance. Early, frequent feedback is critical for making informed design decisions, identifying strategies that have the most impact, and finding synergies between performance, aesthetics, and other project requirements. Sefaira allows architects to perform more analysis, more frequently, and at lower cost, helping to set projects on the right trajectory and ultimately delivering better-performing, more sustainable buildings.