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Questions about the process<\/h2>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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How does Metabuild differ from traditional engineering or planning firms?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

We work consistently from the client\u2019s perspective and evaluate the building as a system \u2014 not isolated trades.\r\nInstead of comparing a few experience-based options, we systema…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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I already have a specialist planner. Why should I still use Metabuild?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Because planners develop solutions – while you need certainty that they are the right solutions.\r\nMetabuild provides an independent, simulation-based second opinion: which combinat…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How does collaboration with Metabuild work?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

You define objectives and boundary conditions \u2014 we deliver the decision basis.\r\nOur team reviews input data, creates a simulation-ready model, runs and validates variants, and tr…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Who is Metabuild’s target audience?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Metabuild works for builders, investors, developers, and property owners\u2014in other words, for those responsible for budgets and risk management. Whether you are dealing with new c…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How long does it take to get started with Metabuild?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Getting started with Metabuild is designed to be quick. In a short kickoff meeting, we clarify your goals, priorities, and the available documentation. Our team then takes over the…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Questions about the technology<\/h2>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Does Metabuild also account for embodied carbon?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Yes. Metabuild can include embodied emissions as part of your variant analysis. This allows you to assess not only operational improvements, but also how material choices and retro…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What ESG-related outcomes does Metabuild deliver?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Metabuild shows which options make your building future-proof. Risks, target corridors and actionable pathways become transparent. By linking energy and CO\u2082 impact with economic …\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What CO\u2082-related results does Metabuild deliver?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

You receive CO\u2082 results per variant and a clear assessment of which measures reduce emissions effectively \u2014 and which are costly with limited impact.\r\nDepending on the project,…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What results does Metabuild deliver in terms of costs?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Metabuild analyzes construction costs, operating costs, maintenance and replacement costs, and life cycle costs over 50 years. Costs are calculated based on detailed quantity calcu…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What comfort-related results does Metabuild deliver?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Metabuild provides you with transparent insights into daylight, thermal comfort and indoor air quality \u2014 including where buildings become critical in operation (e.g. overheating,…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Why do I need digital twins?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Because they give you control over your building as a decision asset \u2014 not as a collection of PDFs.\r\nA digital twin enables continuous comparison, updates and scenario testing. N…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Are Metabuild\u2019s simulation results scientifically validated?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Yes. Metabuild is built on a globally established and extensively validated simulation engine (EnergyPlus). Our technology has been developed in cooperation with leading research p…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How are Metabuild\u2019s results calculated?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

All results are based on a parametric 3D building model and validated dynamic simulations across the full year. Variants are physically simulated \u2014 not estimated.\r\nResults are th…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What results does Metabuild deliver?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Metabuild provides concrete, actionable recommendations \u2014 tailored to your building and aligned with your objectives.\r\n\r\n \tNew buildings: optimisation and refinement of the archi…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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