Residential & Small Scale
Fast, precise daylight assessments for homeowners and small practices
Residential Conservation Project
Comprehensive survey, documentation, daylight and sunlight
analysis and verified imagery supported a clear planning submission,
enabling a private client to secure consent within a sensitive urban
conservation and heritage setting.
Stage 1 – An on-site laser scan captured the full existing
conditions, delivering a precise survey base for architects and
consultants to progress design work with confidence.
Stage 2 – Accurate visual representations of the proposed
scheme supported the planning process, clearly illustrating its
impact on the public highway and surrounding views.
Stage 3 – High-quality 3D renders and marketing visuals were
produced for public consultation, helping engage local residents and
businesses and communicate the scheme’s ambition.
Downs View, Surrey
Residential Conversion
Complete site survey and planning submission, followed by
detailed Building Regulations and contractor-ready working drawings.
3D construction visuals eliminated ambiguity on site, while
integrated interior design aligned finishes with the architectural
intent.
Stage 1 – Collected survey data enabled us to shape the space
design and deliver a comprehensive daylight analysis, giving the
client clear direction from the outset.
Stage 2 – We produced complete construction drawings for all
trades on site, supporting a smooth and coordinated build throughout
the construction phase.
Stage 3 – Detailed 3D renders guided interior design decisions
and served as visual templates during the second-fix stage of the
renovation, ensuring alignment from concept to completion.
Residential Laser Survey
Rapid-turnaround 3D laser scanning and BIM conversion. Survey-grade point
cloud and 3D model delivered in one week, providing both historical
documentation and as-built data for the architect - eliminating duplicate survey
costs for future daylight analysis.
Residential New Build
Model-based assessment of quantified daylight performance within the
proposed building, resolving challenges posed by conservation sensitivities,
urban constraints and addressing planning officers’ concerns with clear
evidence.
Residential Development
Working with architects and developers, we produced verified CGIs directly
from our 3D model, clearly communicating the scheme’s form and impact. Accurate
visual evidence reduced uncertainty for residents and contributed to unanimous
support at planning.
Corporate & Large Scale
Strategic daylight planning for major developments, heritage sites, and complex urban
projects.
Community Regeneration Scheme
Early collaboration with the design team shaped a massing
approach that balanced buildability with neighbour amenity. Our
guidance supported the scheme throughout planning, committee
hearings and final approval.
Stage 1 – Comprehensive scan data was transformed into an
accurate 3D CAD model, complete with neighbouring windows,
establishing a robust foundation for detailed analysis.
Stage 2 – Ongoing daylight and sunlight testing informed
design decisions throughout the process, helping to refine the
massing and guide the team toward a balanced, evidence-led solution.
Stage 3 – Final results and visual outputs were consolidated
into a clear, planning-ready daylight and sunlight report,
supporting the scheme through review and approval stages.
Brownfield Redevelopment Site
3D survey data, daylight, sunlight modelling, and analysis
supported the lead consultant and project manager on a 950-home
scheme, providing clear evidence to drive confident decision-making
throughout planning.
Stage 1 – A complex scan dataset was converted into a fully
workable 3D CAD model, establishing a reliable platform for detailed
assessment.
Stage 2 – In-depth analysis of internal light levels shaped
the understanding of performance across the proposed scheme, guiding
design refinement where needed.
Stage 3 – Findings and visuals were assembled into a clear
package for the lead consultant and client, enabling informed review
and coordinated decision-making.
Commercial & Heritage
Strategic daylight analysis for sensitive heritage redevelopment.
Survey-grade accuracy essential for legal defensibility. Balanced conservation
requirements with modern mixed-use density, informing design strategy that
protected both heritage character and development viability.
Student Housing
Full daylight strategy for 558-room student housing scheme. Optimized
massing through iterative envelope analysis, maximizing development value while
maintaining BRE compliance. Early technical input prevented costly late-stage
redesign, protecting project ROI.
Mixed Use Development
High-stakes massing analysis for contentious Thames-side site. Detailed
VSC and NSL modelling safeguarded neighbouring residential amenity with maximum
viable massing. Daylight risk was kept low despite dense urban constraints,
supporting a positive planning position.