Niara Van Gaalen

Purpose Building develops solutions for healthy, long-life buildings that work in a low-carbon, circular economy. We apply decades of experience in pragmatic innovation and high performance collaboration to optimize financial and physical performance. We know what works, and what doesn’t, when transitioning to the next level performance for New Build, Deep Retrofit, and Operational Improvement projects in each asset class. By working with Purpose, you get the results you want. We offer a comprehensive suite of services including: Sustainability Strategy • Strategy Development Benchmarking, Program Design and Target Setting • Stakeholder Engagement Effective communication to enhance commitment to targets and solutions • Rating Systems Selection, Optimization and Certification - Zero Carbon, Passive House, LEED, TGS, WELL, Energy Star • Procurement Guidance for Services and Systems Planning & Development • Energy and Carbon Strategies through Parametric Generative Design and Performance Modelling • District Energy Systems and Agreements • Life Cycle Cost Analysis • Embodied Carbon • Indoor Comfort Modelling and technologies • Approvals Support Operations & Renewal • Energy, Water and Carbon Audits • Retrofit and Redevelopment Feasibility, Design and Project Management • Commissioning and Recommissioning including Data Analytics, Measurement and Verification (M&V) and Automation Tuning • Financing and Incentives Program Management • Operator Training Portfolio Programming • Roadmap Development Low Carbon, Circular, Healthy • Program Implementation Sustainability and Energy Management • Performance Tracking Tools, analysis and reporting • Smart Building Solutions Software selection and integration