As a Phius Certified Consultant, Nicole will guide you through the process of designing your project to meet the Phius Standard for passive building, perform the required energy modeling through WUFI to inform decision making and demonstrate compliance, and coordinate and submit the required documentation to Phius for Certification.

The Passive House Institute (PHI) created and oversees the rigorous Passive House and EnerPHit standards. Nicole is a Certified Passive House Designer who can perform energy modeling and analysis from the early stages of a project, to determine system selection and feasibility, through construction to pursue complete certification.

The New York State Energy Code incorporated significant changes in early 2026, increasing the complexity of requirements and documentation compliance for both residential and commercial buildings. Positive Trace can help by providing detailed energy code analysis from early design stages through permit documents.

From Early Design through Construction, understanding the energy impacts of material and component selections provides a crucial basis for informed decision making. Models can reference a baseline for showing performance improvement and can track performance relative to a set of targets to reach project goals. Whether it's a new build or retrofit, Positive Trace's Energy Modeling Service empowers you to create spaces that are energy-efficient, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective.

Positive Trace employs advanced tools like BEAM and EC3 to offer an in-depth evaluation of the carbon footprint associated with the materials and assemblies chosen for your building project. Leveraging the precision of BEAM and the comprehensive database of EC3, Positive Trace is equipped to identify high-carbon materials and propose viable, low-carbon alternatives without compromising on quality or performance. Our Embodied Carbon Analysis is an essential step toward achieving your sustainability goals, ensuring that your project contributes positively to the fight against climate change and paves the way for a greener future in the built environment.

Boost the quality of your project drawings with Positive Trace’s Document Quality Review Service. Drawing on Building Science expertise, invaluable experience, and close attention to detail, we will perform a thorough review of your drawing sets, focusing on alignment with your standards, clarity and accuracy of technical aspects, and coordination of trades and elements. Our approach is collaborative and practical, aiming to provide valuable feedback that strengthens your documents and facilitates a smooth construction process. With Positive Trace, you gain a trusted ally dedicated to supporting the success of your project through meticulous document review. Let’s work together to ensure your drawings are clear, coordinated, and ready for action.

If you want to build long-lasting, durable and low maintenance buildings which will stay beautiful and healthy, understanding the building science implications of assemblies and detail is critical. Positive Trace can help, with in depth knowledge of building science, applicable to multiple building types and assemblies and WUFI analysis capability to aid in decision making and detailing on your project.

If you want to make your project more energy efficient, more sustainable, more healthy and more comfortable for the people inside, Positive Trace brings almost 20 years of experience in sustainability on a wide range of building types and will tailor this service to your unique project and team. This can include project goal-setting charrettes to define targets for success, guidance through understanding rating systems and decision making around pursuing certifications, and a holistic sustainability approach.