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High-Performance Building Consulting for Multifamily Housing

SCI helps developers, architects, and project teams design and deliver energy-efficient multifamily buildings. From early design through incentives and certification, our consulting team guides projects through the technical and regulatory complexity of high-performance construction.

How We Support Your Project

Energy Modeling & Building Performance

Energy modeling and building analysis to guide design decisions, reduce operating costs, and meet program requirements.

Passive House & High-Performance Design

Support for Passive House, Net Zero, and other advanced performance standards.

Incentives & Utility Programs

Management of utility incentives and state programs such as NYSERDA, Mass Save, and other funding opportunities.

Energy Rating & Certification

HERS ratings, ENERGY STAR verification, and other compliance documentation.

Building Envelope & Systems Consulting

Guidance on insulation, air sealing, mechanical systems, and ventilation strategies to ensure long-term performance.

We Work With

Multifamily housing developers

Affordable housing organizations

Architects and engineering teams

Municipal housing initiatives

Property owners planning energy retrofits

A Full Lifecycle Perspective

Unlike most consulting firms, SCI also builds, develops, and manages buildings. That means our consulting recommendations are grounded in real-world construction, operations, and long-term maintenance.

We don’t just model performance. We understand how buildings actually perform after they are built.

Our Certifications

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Our Consulting Process

Project Planning
Early design consultation and program analysis.

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Energy Modeling & Design Guidance
Performance analysis and system recommendations.

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Program & Incentive Management
Coordination with utilities and certification programs.

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Construction Support & Verification
Testing, documentation, and performance verification.

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Planning a high-performance multifamily project?

Talk with our consulting team about how we can support your design, incentive strategy, and certification process.