Sefaira
Performance-based design software for architects and engineers.
Overview
Sefaira is a software platform that helps architects and engineers design high-performance buildings. It provides real-time analysis of energy use, daylighting, and thermal comfort, allowing for performance-based design decisions from the earliest stages of a project. It integrates with popular modeling tools like SketchUp and Revit.
✨ Key Features
- Real-time energy and daylighting analysis
- Integration with SketchUp and Revit
- Thermal comfort analysis
- HVAC sizing
- Cloud-based for fast simulations
- Collaborative platform for design teams
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on early-stage design analysis
- Real-time feedback and intuitive interface
- Strong integration with SketchUp
Unique Value: Empowers designers to make data-driven decisions about building performance from the very beginning of the design process, when changes are easiest and most impactful.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Optimizing building massing and orientation for energy performance
- Informing facade design decisions
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Detailed, compliance-level energy modeling
- Users who do not use SketchUp or Revit
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more intuitive and faster feedback loop for early-stage design compared to more complex, detailed simulation tools.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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