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Cove.tool

Cloud-based building performance analysis and optimization for early-stage design

Web-based platform for energy modeling, daylight analysis, and building performance optimization. Integrates with Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino to enable architects and engineers to analyze sustainability, cost, and performance during design development and early construction planning.

Not publicly specified raisedEstablished
Founded 2012 · Thousands of AEC firms globally (exact count not publicly disclosed); customers include top architecture and engineering practices
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Architects and engineers spend weeks on manual energy modeling and performance analysis after design is mostly complete, discovering costly inefficiencies late. This delays projects and forces expensive redesigns. Early-stage design decisions lack performance data, making it impossible to optimize for sustainability and cost simultaneously.

The Solution

Automates building performance analysis (energy, daylight, water, carbon, cost) in hours during early design. Uses cloud-based reduced-order modeling to rapidly iterate design options and identify optimal performance solutions. Integrates directly into Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino workflows.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaSWeb-basedDesign Plugin
Integrations
RevitSketchUpRhinocerosGrasshopperREST API (api.tool)
Disciplines
Architecture
Workflows
Design & BIM
Project Phases
Schematic Design, Design Development, Pre-Design
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use, Institutional, Government
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Building geometry, Location, Energy code
Optional:3D BIM model (IFC, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino), Building components data, HVAC specifications, Climate data
Formats:IFC, RVT, SKP, 3DM, GH, Manual text input
Output
What you get
Format:Building performance reports and interactive dashboards
Fields:Energy use intensity (EUI), Annual energy consumption, Daylight metrics (sDA, ASE), Carbon emissions, Estimated construction costs, Water consumption, LEED/sustainability credits, Cost comparison across design options, Climate risk analysis
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Reduced-order energy modeling using physics-based simulation (OpenStudio integration)
Accuracy:Validated against EnergyPlus simulations; typically 5-15% variance on final designs (verification through department of energy partnership)
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Project data retained in user account indefinitely; user-controlled deletion
Training:Not publicly specified whether production data used for model improvements
Compliance:HTTPS/SSL encryption, Two-factor authentication (2FA) for employee access, Data encryption at rest and in transit, Data siloed by firm (no cross-customer sharing)
API
Integration
Endpoint:https://developers.covetool.com/ (api.tool REST API)
Method:REST with JSON
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Early-stage energy modeling and cost estimation for design decisions
  • ·Parametric optimization across energy, carbon, and cost during schematic design
  • ·Daylight analysis and glare assessment for building orientation and window design
  • ·Comparison of HVAC system sizing and operational costs
  • ·Integration of building performance into design iteration workflows
  • ·Sustainability tracking and LEED credit documentation
  • ·Team-based design collaboration with shared performance metrics
  • ·API integration for automated design performance checking in third-party workflows
PRICING

Pricing

Free
30-day free trial (full feature access)
Pro
Custom pricing (contact vendor). Historical pricing: ~$3,500/year for team of 5 (2018 data)
Enterprise
Custom pricing with unlimited users, API access, dedicated support, and advanced features
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-04-04
Data Sources (11)
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