Introducing Integral Group

Design Analytics

We elevate the perception of what’s possible in the built environment through a datadriven approach to design and engineering that gives our clients the confidence to take bold action.

Our design analytics practice is built around the belief that every project – no matter the size, scope, budget or goals – is an opportunity to deliver something impactful. Our greatest opportunity to counteract the negative effects of climate change exist when we explore our design with a critical eye, and assess measures which align with our strategic objectives of improving overall efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In applying our process, our focus remains on the efficiency as much as the human centric aspects of the building, as form and function are equally important to a building’s overall efficiency, though not always as simple to measure.

Through a collaborative focus on ideation and implementation, we provide design teams with comprehensive analysis supported by empirical modeling. We empower real decision making around high performance system selection, building enclosure performance, lighting and external solar shading integration, indoor and outdoor environmental conditions and most importantly, occupant health and well-being.

Concept diagram of a thermal labyrinth showing connection to geo-exchange system

Our Design Analytics practice create specialized modeling tools for building performance analysis, and custom interfaces to visualize and explore information, thus supporting Integral’s engineering and Advanced Energy work.

When approaching applications development, we always take the user needs into account, whether it’s a product that will be used internally, or one that is available for public use. We strongly believe in the power of visualization, interaction, and experience, as critical components of analytical tools. These techniques will help the user derive meaningful insights from data – insights that can be used to affect real change.

Energy + Climate Advanced Building Skins

• Net zero design • Energy use characterization • IntegralDRIVE - instant feedback energy modeling • Renewable energy systems optimization • Climate responsive design