Welcome to the website of Heliode Architecture & Consulting. We are an Austin-based firm pioneering design for healthy, energy-independent homes.

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Welcome to the website of Heliode Architecture & Consulting. We are an Austin-based architecture firm pioneering high performance design for healthy, sustainable homes.

  • Thank you for your interest in Heliode Architecture.

Energy Models

An energy model informs the design of a high performance home.

Inputs:

  • Climate Data collected from nearby weather stations

  • Your Home’s Geometry including windows, roofs, walls, and foundation

  • Materials used in your home including structure, insulation, and finishes

  • Surrounding Elements like trees, buildlings, and other features

  • Appliances for heating, cooling, ventilation, water heating, laundry, food storage, and cooking

  • Occupant Count for figuring energy use

Outputs:

  • Heat Loss & Gain through each assembly at different times of the year

  • Energy Needed for space conditioning

  • Renewable Energy Needed for Grid-Independence