Redefining Building Performance

Vital Roles: MSI
App Layer: Audits & Retrofits
Data Layer: Ontology
Data Layer: IDL
App Layer: Maintenance Management
App Layer: FDD
Device Layer: HVAC
Device Layer: IAQ
Network Layer
Vital Roles: Network Manager
Vital Roles: Decarb Consultant
Vital Roles: Design Consultant

Altura helps clients navigate the complex journey to smart buildings through a pioneering approach to Systems Planning, Analytics and Integration that delivers proven business value and occupant delight.

Company bio

Altura is a new breed of engineering consulting firm, delivering everything it takes to guide owners to realizing climate & carbon goals by maximizing building performance. Clients describe working with Altura as ā€œtransforming the way we deliver projectsā€, ā€œtaking the pain and confusion out of the smart building systems delivery processā€, and ā€œdelivering an integrated commissioning and systems integrator process that actually delivers business valueā€.

In the planning phase, our involvement takes the form of decarbonization roadmaps and building automation standards. During design, Altura takes ownership for defining the building controls strategy and establishing performance-based systems acceptance criteria. In the construction phase, we leverage our groundbreaking data analytics platform to transform MEP systems delivery, enable connected commissioning, and build automation software that delivers best-in-class occupant and operator experiences. During the critical operations and maintenance phase, Altura weaves targeted data analytics processes into your organizational workflows to ensure persistent value and achievement of long-term carbon goals.

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"Altura has been an incredible professional teammate that has played a crucial role in delivering some very complex buildings and associated systems. I’d highly recommend engaging Altura for program-wide support."
J. Mike Bellamy, Executive Director, National Facilities Services at Kaiser Permanente

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