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xStar Research is a software company dedicated to empowering architects and building designers to create more sustainable and cost-effective buildings. Our flagship product, xStar simplifies the design process by allowing users to efficiently balance costs, energy efficiency, and embodied carbon. xStar enables informed decision-making for architects, designers, and energy modelers by integrating seamlessly into existing design workflows. Founded by Rick Fenrich, PhD, xStar Research combines advanced analysis and optimization methods with a passion for sustainability, driving innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
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We have a team experienced in custom software development for challenging architecture and engineering design problems, including Revit plugins, standalone software, and more. Our in-house team are experts in computational design, physics-based simulation, and design optimization with experience in developing production code in C#, C++, C, Python and more for a variety of problems ranging from structural analysis to building energy analysis and additive manufacturing. Please contact us to discuss the development of your design workflow improvements and tools!