The Global Standard in Building Envelope Intelligence.
We provide the world’s most precise building envelope audits – delivering quantified insights that drive smarter retrofits and measurable savings.
R&D Begins
Research and Development begins for QEA’s patented building envelope analysis solution.
As serial climate-tech entrepreneurs, our founding team is driven by a shared mission to bring actionable data on the building envelope. We are passionate about leveraging our deep engineering expertise to bridge a critical environmental gap – the fact that over 30% of a building’s energy can be lost through the envelope.
QEA's Solution is Commercialized
QEA is established, pioneering AI-powered building envelope analytics to transform operations and energy efficiency in real estate.
First Portfolio Audits
Large-scale audits across Canada prove the value of using AI and drones to assess building envelope performance.
Shenzhen Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition
The Shenzhen Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition accelerates overseas companies access to the Chinese hi-tech industrial ecosystem. QEA was awarded in the Top 3 amongst hundreds of shortlisted companies from 10 countries.
Market Breakthroughs
With 150 precise, comprehensive building assessments under its belt, QEA expands its product to the US market.
Canada's Most Investable Cleantech Ventures
First Patent Granted
Recognized as one of Canada’s most investable cleantech companies by the country’s largest cleantech accelerator. Foresight Canada’s recognition solidifies our position as a leader in innovation and sustainability within the proptech industry.
QEA’s first patent, relating to the quantification of energy loss through infrared imaging, is granted by the USPTO.
Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Awards – Buildings and Construction
QEA Opens an Office in Tokyo with a Local Team
QEA was selected in the Top 3 in the Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Awards which is a prestigious awards competition for the world’s most innovative climate tech and clean energy companies.
We are leveraging local project opportunities and a strong regional trend toward AI-optimized building envelope solutions to drive energy savings across Japan.
Boston Office Opened
QEA opens our Boston office, solidifying our US presence and allowing us to provide more responsive, hands-on support to our US clients and partners.
1,000 Projects Completed Worldwide
By surpassing 1,000 international engagements, QEA has built one of the industry’s richest datasets for building science. Our proprietary intelligence allows our clients to bridge the gap between thermal audits and major cost reductions.
Where We Operate
- Projects
- Offices
The QEA Difference
Data Accuracy Through Scale
With over 1,300 global projects, we provide unmatched retrofit precision. Our AI integrates architectural and utility data to measure R-values for every square inch, ensuring granular accuracy far beyond general averages.
High-Resolution Proximity Imaging
High-resolution imaging and proprietary sensors eliminate drone scan errors. We provide scientifically rigorous energy loss measurements through close-proximity data, replacing “crude resolution” with reliable, granular conclusions.
Data-Driven Retrofit Planning
Move beyond “cookie-cutter” advice with specific repair measures and exact payback periods. Our quantitative framework uses audit-ready data to justify capital expenditures and prioritize retrofits across entire portfolios.
Precise Energy Loss Quantification
We quantify MWh of energy loss and actual R-values for every building envelope element. Using patented methodology and on-site atmospheric data, we replace generic assumptions with precise, measured transmittance.
Expert-Led Building Science
Our multidisciplinary experts in architecture and engineering provide human-in-the-loop oversight. From drone protocols to final business cases, we ensure every AI-generated recommendation is technically sound.
Real Projects. Real Impact.
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