18.07.2025
Digital sustainability is becoming mandatory
How to future-proof your architectural planning now
Certifications, applications for fundings or grants, ESG ratings and the soon to be mandatory Digital Product Passport (DPP) – everyday planning is undeniably becoming more complex. But how do the new requirements for transparency, environmental parameters and life cycle data find their way into planning practice? What used to end up in tables now goes straight into the building model. Information on CO₂ emissions, recyclability and primary energy requirements are becoming an integral part of digital planning. In combination with standardised data sources such as ÖKOBAUDAT and automated environmental calculations, a precise basis is created for certifications, funding procedures or investment decisions.
The big challenge? All these processes and data must be seamlessly integrated into your day-to-day planning – efficiently, reliably and without additional effort. Because only with intelligent digital tools the increasing requirements can be met economically and in a future-proof manner. Hence, automation and modelling intelligence play a key role in remaining competitive in the long term.
The big challenge? All these processes and data must be seamlessly integrated into your day-to-day planning – efficiently, reliably and without additional effort. Because only with intelligent digital tools the increasing requirements can be met economically and in a future-proof manner. Hence, automation and modelling intelligence play a key role in remaining competitive in the long term.
Thanks to the largely automated integration of EPD information and thus the basis of the digital product passport (DPP), future-proof planning becomes standard with ELITECAD Architecture 17 – without additional effort.
Our answer to this challenge is securely rooted in Austria: With ELITECAD Architecture, you can intelligently integrate environmental aspects into your planning right from the first draft. Our software integrates the environmental product declarations required for the digital product passport into the building model largely automatically during the design phase. Building resource passports and global warming potential (GWP) comparisons are also generated directly, without any additional effort on your part. And because real sustainability should go hand in hand with planning freedom, we give you the choice: purchase or rental solution. There are no forced subscriptions for ELITECAD. This gives you full control over your data, your budget and your update frequency.
Some highlights of ELITECAD Architecture 17
New reports like the building resource passport make it possible to precisely quantify the environmental impact of projects and provide transparent evidence with a simple click.
The new attribute colour function for sustainability criteria gives you a quick and clear overview of the environmental impact of the materials used in your project.
Sustainability with the help of point clouds
Large point clouds with several hundred million points? No problem! Thanks to significant performance optimisations, you can now work smoothly even with extremely large data sets. The import of point clouds has been accelerated many times over, so you save valuable time and can get started right away.
Point clouds are a key tool when it comes to working with existing structures in architecture and modern urban planning. You can use them to create precise digital images of existing buildings – the perfect basis for efficiently analysing, rethinking and redesigning existing buildings. Regardless of whether it's for renovations, extensions or energy-efficient modernisation: by using point clouds, you can significantly reduce the need for new buildings. This not only saves valuable material resources and CO₂ emissions, but also helps to reduce land consumption. Because instead of erecting new buildings on undeveloped green spaces, you can develop existing structures in a long-lasting and environmentally-friendly way.
Every decision you make is an active contribution to the conservation of our natural areas and the future-proof development of urban spaces. Our mission in this? Supporting you with the right tools and workflows to plan a sustainable future – livable for all the generations to come.
Every decision you make is an active contribution to the conservation of our natural areas and the future-proof development of urban spaces. Our mission in this? Supporting you with the right tools and workflows to plan a sustainable future – livable for all the generations to come.
Our premiere
With version 17, we are raising the bar for architectural planning: powerful functions, intuitive workflows and a clear focus on sustainability. Developed for all those who want to plan more efficiently, think more flexibly and future-proof their projects.
We presented the highlights at an exclusive premiere at the Ars Electronica Centre – but ELITECAD 17 speaks for itself. Precise. Sophisticated. Ready for your projects. Because good planning starts with the right software.
We presented the highlights at an exclusive premiere at the Ars Electronica Centre – but ELITECAD 17 speaks for itself. Precise. Sophisticated. Ready for your projects. Because good planning starts with the right software.
Experience the highlights of ELITECAD Architecture 17 for more efficiency, creativity and sustainability.
Want to discover the concrete advantages for your planning?
You can find all the details about the current version 17 of ELITECAD Architecture at www.elitecad.eu/architecture-17.
Do you already have specific functions in mind that you would like to try out? Get our free 30 day trial version and discover the advantages of ELITECAD for your everyday planning.
Or do you prefer detailed insights for your individual challenges in a personal consultation? We are happy to show you the potential for your projects with no strings attached. Simply fill out the form below.
Do you already have specific functions in mind that you would like to try out? Get our free 30 day trial version and discover the advantages of ELITECAD for your everyday planning.
Or do you prefer detailed insights for your individual challenges in a personal consultation? We are happy to show you the potential for your projects with no strings attached. Simply fill out the form below.