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A PLATFORM FOR ENERGY INTELLIGENCE
Company mission
Company mission
Z COORDINATE combines machine learning with advanced energy simulation engines to give architects, assessors and developers estimated star ratings of residential buildings — at the earliest stage of design.
Process
From pdf to star ratings
From pdf to star ratings
01
Upload your design
Upload your design
Import from pdf. Protostar automatically extracts geometry information
02
Configure parameters
Configure parameters
Assign constructions and zoning and we will combine defaults for other operational parameters
03
ML-accelerated simulation
ML-accelerated simulation
Optimised parametric simulations providing early intelligence to optimise design and cost
04
Optimise and export
Optimise and export
Receive a detailed breakdown by load type, along with design recommendations
Platform Capabilities
Everything you need
at concept stage
at concept stage
The platform is built for decisions made early — when changing the building envelope and design still costs nothing and the energy impact is greatest.
Use Benchmark Simulation Tools
Use Benchmark Simulation Tools
backed by the Accurate Enterprise engine and EnergyPlus, making multiple pathways to compliance accessible to all
Parametric Simulations - Energy intelligence
Parametric Simulations - Energy intelligence
Compare dozens of design variations simultaneously — insulation levels, WWR, shading, glazing performance to help with decision making that is tailored to your design
Real-time feedback loop
Real-time feedback loop
Adjust a design decision and see updated energy predictions within seconds — integrated directly into your workflow.
Use cases
Built for every
Built for every
stakeholder
stakeholder
Architects
Validate at concept design
Validate at concept design
Test passive performance before locking in form and orientation — without needing an energy consultant on day one.
Assessors and Consultants
One Platform - Multiple outcomes
One Platform - Multiple outcomes
Access to multiple simulation engines to estimate Star Ratings, check Daylighting efficiency, embodies carbon and input to VURB process. No need to recreate geometry in multiple software.
Run full modelling on projects that previously couldn't justify the time — expanding your billable scope.
Home Owners, Builders, Property Companies & Government
De-risk investment decisions
De-risk investment decisions
Understand energy compliance exposure at feasibility — long before development applications are lodged.
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Protostar is an online tool that will automatically scan your pdf floorplans and calculate an estimated star rating for your Class 1 building in minutes.
StarRise
StarRise
StarRise is an online tool that will efficiently manage all aspects of estimating star ratings for Class 2 buildings.
VURB with DesignBuilder
VURB with DesignBuilder
Can't decide if VURB or NatHERS is the better path? Quickly determine which is right for your project.
Coming soon...
StarLight
StarLight
Fast accessible daylighting analysis with no extra tools required.
Coming soon...
StarDust ??
StarDust ??
Estimate materials and embodied carbon with no extra tools required.
Coming soon....
Solstice / Existar /Homestar
Solstice / Existar /Homestar
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