Case Study: 5 Five-Story Mixed-Use Apartment & Commercial Buildings Background A developer had completed designs for five mixed-use buildings using traditional steel frame and concrete construction. With plans to build 65 more similar buildings over the next decade, the release of upcoming New Zealand decarbonisation legislation posed a serious risk to project viability. Compliance uncertainty threatened cost overruns, feasibility issues, and the overall deliverability of the remaining developments. To mitigate these risks, the developer turned to V-Quest to assess and optimize their design strategy. Results Within 48 hours of using V-Quest, the developer uncovered significant design optimisation opportunities: ✅ 3,750 tonnes of carbon emissions eliminated through smarter material selection. ✅ 1,000 tonnes of weight reduction, removing the need for expensive piling—saving $750,000. ✅ Structural efficiency gains enabled two additional floors, increasing project yield and profitability. The outcome? Higher returns, cost savings, and a future-proofed portfolio against incoming legislation—Win, Win, Win. How V-Quest Delivers Value V-Quest integrates real-time, data-driven analytics into the design workflow, allowing architects and engineers to rapidly identify and implement optimisation opportunities. Unlike conventional design processes constrained by tight timelines, competitive tendering, and misconceptions about decarbonisation, V-Quest automates deep carbon, cost, and mass analysis without disrupting the workflow. This enables fast, comparative analysis of materials and construction methods, ensuring every project is cost-efficient, regulation-ready, and environmentally responsible. ww.vquest.io