Our Services
Capana Group supports the implementation of sustainable solutions across the built environment. We collaborate with our clients to design and deliver buildings that reflect their project goals.
Our approach combines architectural experience with a focus on reducing environmental impact through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA), and sustainable design practices.
Capana Group creates tools and resources to assist with forming strategies and achieving sustainability goals. We focus on solutions that make it easier to measure, understand, and reduce environmental impacts.
About
LCAlink is a freely available Revit Plugin for whole-building Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), designed to simplify the assessment of embodied carbon in buildings. Developed and powered by Capana Group, LCAlink supports informed decision-making by providing accessible, transparent insights into the environmental impacts of building materials and systems. The tool integrates with BIM workflows, enabling streamlined data input and enhancing collaboration across design and sustainability
Price
LCAlink is freely available to everyone, reflecting Capana Group's commitment to supporting the transition towards low-carbon buildings. There are no subscription fees or hidden costs.
How to get started
To get started with LCAlink, simply register for free at www.lcalink.co.nz. Once registered, users can access the online platform and download the BIM plugin for Revit to integrate LCAlink into their design workflows. For guides, tutorials, and resources to support users at every step and learn more about applying LCA to their projects, please visit the Insight.
Coming soon...
Soon to be released. Material Comparison is a web-based tool developed by Capana Group to support the embodied carbon comparison of materials and products. Designed for simplicity and speed, the tool allows users to compare multiple materials across different life cycle stages, offering data-driven insights to inform the material selection process.
Currently, the tool’s database is focused on New Zealand, using the BRANZ CO2NSTRUCT database to provide accurate, region-specific data.
At Capana Group, we support our clients in understanding and reducing the environmental impacts of their building projects. Through Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (WBLCA) and Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA), we provide practical insights that inform lower carbon design choices and responsible decision-making.
Our services align with the latest standards and best practices across Australia and New Zealand. We assess embodied carbon, helping pinpoint where impacts occur, and how to reduce them. Whether working towards Green Star, Zero Carbon, or broader sustainability goals, we offer actionable strategies to support goals and certifications.Meet the growing demand for low-carbon buildings and future-proof your projects.
Capana Group’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) service provides a clear and detailed analysis of a building’s embodied carbon—from material extraction to end-of-life. Whether you’re aiming for certification, improving your project portfolio, or working towards broader sustainability goals, our tailored assessments give you the insights needed to make informed, low-carbon design decisions.
Our service includes:
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Modules A-D:
Comprehensive assessment covering manufacturing, transportation, installation, use, and end-of-life stages.
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Carbon hotspot analysis:
Pinpointing areas with the greatest impact to guide effective carbon reduction strategies.
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Detailed materials analysis:
Supporting smarter material selection to lower embodied carbon.
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Benchmarking and comparisons:
Evaluating design performance against industry standards or internal targets.
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Certification-ready reports:
Aligning with Green Star, Zero Carbon, NABERS, Homestar, and other recognised frameworks.
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Supporting Documents:
We provide additional resources to support project teams in decisions-making, tracking materials during construction, and access to a range of inhouse resources.
To learn more reach out to see how we can support your project.
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Design with confidence from day one and reduce carbon before you build.
Capana Group’s Upfront Carbon Assessment helps you make informed material and design choices early in the project. By assessing embodied carbon at the design stage, we provide the insights you need to minimise emissions before construction begins—supporting sustainability goals and certification pathways from the outset. Whether you're targeting Green Star, Zero Carbon, NABERS, Homestar, or internal carbon reduction benchmarks, our assessments ensure you start with a clear plan for low-carbon success.
Our service includes:
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Modules A1-A5:
Analysis of impacts from raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and installation.
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Carbon hotspot analysis:
Pinpoints carbon hotspots and provides strategies for reduction.
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Early-stage decision support:
Optimises sustainability outcomes before construction commences.
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Benchmarking and comparisons:
Evaluating design performance against industry standards or internal targets.
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Certification-ready reports:
Aligning with Green Star, Zero Carbon, NABERS, Homestar, and other recognised frameworks.
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Supporting Documents:
We provide additional resources to support project teams in decisions-making, tracking materials during construction, and access to a range of inhouse resources.
To learn more reach out to see how we can support your project.
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We provide LCA certification services for clients requiring LCA reports including upfront carbon and full LCA for building sustainability certification submissions.
With our expertise in Whole Building LCA, we assess environmental impacts while delivering strategic insights and impact-driven solutions to help clients optimise material choices, reduce carbon footprints, and successfully meet certification requirements, including:
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Net Zero Carbon
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Green Star Buildings NZ (Credits 21 & 26)
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Green Star Design & As Built (Credits 19.1, 19.2, 19.3)
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Green Star Australia
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Homestar
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NABERS
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Living Building Challenge
To learn more reach out to see how we can support your project.
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At Capana Group, we offer more than just architectural design, we embed life cycle thinking to create spaces that are sustainable, future-focused, and align with your project vision. Whether your project is small or large, we will bring our architectural expertise and material knowledge to deliver considered design solutions.
Additionally, we measure everything we do and provide Insight into carbon impacts with our life cycle assessment expertise at no extra cost, supporting informed decision-making throughout the process.Capana Group creates tools and resources to assist with forming strategies and achieving sustainability goals. We focus on solutions that make it easier to measure, understand, and reduce environmental impacts.
About
This session aims to help clients understand the importance of LCA in the design process. We will cover LCA concepts, methodologies and standards. The workshop materials are designed to provide clients with a solid foundation in LCA fundamentals
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LCA definitions, principles, modules, and key terminology.
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LCA key methodologies, i.e., functional units, assessment boundaries, and impact assessment method comparisons.
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LCA tools, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and material databases.
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LCA’s role in certification (Green Star, Living Building Challenge) and regulatory compliance
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Case studies on lower carbon design strategies and material selection through LCA.
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Construction LCA management, high impact materials and transport and activity impacts.
How to get started
For more details or to customise a workshop for your team, get in touch.
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About
A hands-on session combining LCA integration in design and construction with practical BIM workflows. This session enables clients to perform building LCAs using BIM software, specifically Autodesk Revit. The workshop materials are designed for preparing clients to begin conducting their own building LCAs.
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BIM’s role in LCA, including project team responsibilities.
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Importance of decision making, when to conduct LCA and how data is collected.
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What is needed to measure and building elements in scope included
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BIM model integration, modelling expectations and material calculations.
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LCA software training (LCAQuick, eTool, LCAlink).
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Optioneering and using LCA results to inform design decisions.
How to get started
For more details or to customise a workshop for your team, get in touch.
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Capana Group partners with Tricia Love Consultants (TLC), a proudly woman-owned organisation with expertise in Organisational Sustainability Strategy, Biophilic Design, and leading certification frameworks including Green Star and the Living Building Challenge.
Why this partnership matters
By working alongside TLC, we can offer a more comprehensive sustainability consulting service. This partnership allows us to integrate architectural and carbon-focused insights with TLC’s strategic and certification expertise, supporting our clients to deliver ambitious, future-ready projects that lead in both performance and impact.
Services offered:
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Organisational Sustainability Strategy
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Green Star
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Living Building Challenge
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Core Green Building Certification
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Zero Energy / Zero Carbon Certification
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Biophilic Design
To learn more reach out to see how we can support your project.
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Capana Group provides independent peer reviews of Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (WBLCA) and embodied carbon assessment reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Our review services assist in meeting regulatory requirements and industry best practices across Australia and New Zealand.
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Data Validation:
Assessing the accuracy and reliability of emission factor data, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and carbon accounting methodologies.
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Quality Assurance:
Identifying inconsistencies, data gaps, or methodological issues to ensure that reports meet certification requirements and industry expectations.
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Technical Review & Feedback:
Providing thorough analysis and constructive feedback on LCA reports to enhance clarity, robustness, and transparency
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Compliance Verification:
Ensuring alignment with relevant standards such as ISO 14040:2006, EN 15978:2011, and local methodologies, including MBIE’s Whole-of-Life Embodied Carbon Assessment Technical Methodology and NZGBC’s Embodied Carbon Methodology.
To learn more reach out to see how we can support your project.
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We are all about giving back to our community, and using the skills and resources we have available to assist with projects.
If you have an idea for an event or project in mind and you believe we can help, or you just want some more information, get in touch with us today.
