EDGE readiness review
Confirm project type, baseline assumptions, certification target, key risks and the most practical path before documentation begins.
EDGE Certification
Fast-track resource-efficient building certification for energy, water and materials.
Service overview
What is EDGE Certification?
EDGE Certification focuses on measurable improvements in energy, water and embodied energy in materials, making it suitable for residential, commercial, hospitality and industrial projects that need a clear and efficient green building framework. INDEX helps project teams assess baseline performance, identify feasible efficiency measures, prepare required documentation and align design decisions with certification requirements.
Service scope
How we support the project
Practical consulting workstreams that help owners, designers and operators move from target setting to usable evidence.
Energy improvement strategy
Test envelope, HVAC, lighting, controls and renewable options against the EDGE model and project budget.
Water efficiency strategy
Coordinate fixture selection, irrigation, reuse opportunities and calculations for water-saving evidence.
Materials and embodied energy
Collect material specifications and compare options that reduce embodied energy while remaining buildable.
Certification documentation
Organize evidence, respond to review comments and keep the submission aligned with the selected EDGE pathway.
Checklist
What to prepare before we begin
Early project information helps the team confirm feasibility, focus the right strategies and reduce rework during documentation.
-
01
Architectural drawings and area schedule
Plans, sections, elevations and area data help confirm the project baseline and model inputs.
-
02
System and equipment assumptions
HVAC, lighting, hot water and controls assumptions are needed to test energy measures.
-
03
Water fixture and landscape data
Fixture flow rates, irrigation demand and reuse concepts support water-saving calculations.
-
04
Material specifications
Envelope, floor, roof and wall material data support embodied-energy review.
-
05
Design schedule and responsibility matrix
Agree who provides each input and when comments must be closed.
FAQ
Common questions
What is EDGE Certification best suited for?
EDGE is well suited for projects that want a clear, resource-efficiency certification focused on energy, water and embodied energy in materials. It can be useful for new buildings and major projects that need a practical certification pathway.
Does EDGE require an energy model?
EDGE uses project data and model inputs to compare the proposed design against a baseline. The quality of drawings, system assumptions, water fixtures and material data affects the reliability of the result.
When should EDGE consulting begin?
Start during concept or schematic design so energy, water and material strategies can be tested before major systems and specifications are locked.
What information is needed for EDGE feasibility?
Useful inputs include drawings, area schedules, system assumptions, water fixture selections, material specifications, utility assumptions and the owner certification target.
Talk to an expert
Talk to an expert