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One Building Launches "BIM sustaina for Lifecycle"

In response to the escalating energy prices and the growing pressure for decarbonization, one building, a tech company based in Meguro, Tokyo, has officially launched its new SaaS platform, "BIM sustaina for Lifecycle". This innovative solution enables real estate professionals to visualize the environmental performance and economic value of buildings throughout their entire lifecycle in mere seconds. This release aims to support developers, asset management companies, ESG consultants, general contractors, and architectural firms in understanding and mitigating their portfolios' risks of becoming stranded assets, directly correlating to increased property value.

Addressing the New Reality of Rising Energy Costs

As the construction and real estate sectors grapple with soaring energy prices, the traditional methods for considering energy-saving renovations often rely on subjective and time-consuming simulations. Such methods can be a barrier, leading to delayed investment decisions on when and what to renovate, which can ultimately jeopardize evaluations from institutional investors and reduce opportunities for profit. The prevailing belief that environmental measures equate to mere costs is rapidly becoming a significant business risk.

BIM sustaina for Lifecycle addresses this challenge by making risks visible in absolute terms and offering a clear pathway to maximizing real estate value.

Three Key Features of BIM sustaina for Lifecycle

1. Comprehensive Diagnosis: With just the building name and floor area, the platform can instantly identify priority properties for energy-saving renovations. This feature enables efficient identification of the properties yielding the highest return on investment while also supporting initial proposals and business planning phases.

2. Rapid Simulation: The platform reduces the typical multi-month deliberation process to mere seconds, accommodating various scenario inputs based on corporate goals. This capability allows decision-makers to enhance the quality of their investment decisions in management meetings dramatically.

3. Centralized Data Management: Moving away from personal Excel management, the platform facilitates a robust data infrastructure that aggregates all building information without volume restrictions, enabling seamless portfolio management based on the latest objective data.

Case Study: ROI on Energy Saving Renovations

Utilizing this platform, property owners can clearly demonstrate to executives and stakeholders the improvements in asset valuation due to enhanced NOI (Net Operating Income). For instance, an initial property valuation of 1 billion yen, after a renovation investment of 50 million yen, can increase to 1.2 billion yen, illustrating a 200 million yen uplift in value. After accounting for renovation costs, the net profit can reach 150 million yen, setting a compelling case for investment based on strategic, data-driven decisions rather than mere repair costs.

Subscription Plans and Pricing Overview

BIM sustaina for Lifecycle adopts a subscription-based model, offering unlimited user access for property counts and simulation runs.

• - Base Fee: 30 million yen per year for unlimited accounts and access to the quick simulation feature.
• - Detail Simulation Option: Customized incremental renovation plans based on current property values starting from 3 million yen, subject to property scale and use.
• - Green Appraisal Option: Issuance of investigation reports and valuation statements by professional appraisal offices, priced separately and potentially passed on to property owners.

Future Developments

Looking ahead, one building plans to release a new service focusing on public facility management for government entities in summer 2026. This service is designed to address the aging public buildings and environmental considerations municipal bodies face, providing data-driven simulations to optimize limited budget allocations for energy-saving renovations across various facilities.

About One Building

One building merges advanced BIM data utilization with environmental simulations to support the dual objectives of decarbonization and economic viability in the construction and real estate sectors. Following the upcoming regulations for energy-saving assessments in 2025, the company continues to innovate with its BIM sustaina series, addressing energy efficiency and ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building) discussions and calculations.

For more information, visit BIM sustaina for Lifecycle website or contact us directly.