CREATIVE ENERGY INTELLIGENCE™
Design‑led, science‑driven energy audits and retrofit strategies for healthier, warmer, more inspiring spaces.
who we are
Green Cities + Architecture is a Birmingham‑based sustainability and design studio led by Rene Chana (Architect, Urban Designer, Visual Artist) and Dr. Haniyeh Sanaieian (PhD in Sustainable Architecture, Building‑Energy Scientist).
Together, we blend:
Architectural creativity | PhD‑level environmental science | Thermal imaging & advanced modelling | Retrofit design & wellbeing‑focused architecture | Creative storytelling & community empowerment
This fusion creates a new category of service:
Creative Energy Intelligence™ — where design, science and soulful living meet.
our services
Creative Energy Intelligence™
Design‑led, science‑driven energy audits for healthier, warmer, more soulful spaces.
Our pricing reflects the care, creativity and scientific depth we bring to every project. Each service blends architectural insight, PhD‑level energy modelling, thermal imaging and wellbeing‑focused design.
Creative Energy Audit™ (Domestic)
From £395
A holistic, soulful audit for healthier, warmer homes.
Includes:
Architectural survey
Thermal imaging
Energy‑use analysis
Full building‑energy simulation
Healthy home assessment
EPC uplift strategy
Creative retrofit design options
Cost–benefit modelling
Visual report with diagrams & thermal images
Ideal for: Homeowners, families, renovators, older homes, comfort issues, high bills.
Commercial Energy & Comfort Audit
From £650
For cafés, studios, offices and creative spaces.
Includes:
HVAC assessment
Occupancy‑based modelling
Daylight & solar optimisation
Carbon‑reduction pathways
Comfort & wellbeing analysis
Retrofit design for business continuity
Ideal for: Small businesses, creative hubs, community buildings, wellness spaces.
Net‑Zero Retrofit Strategy
From £1800
Deep technical modelling + soulful architectural retrofit design.
Includes:
Full IESVE/Design Builder modelling
Envelope optimisation
Ventilation & overheating analysis
Passive design strategies
Net‑zero carbon roadmap
Material & system recommendations
Architectural retrofit drawings
Ideal for: Developers, landlords, housing associations, councils.
Architectural + Energy Modelling Support (For Other Architects)
From £750
White‑label or collaborative technical support.
Includes:
IESVE modelling
Daylight & solar studies
Overheating analysis
BREEAM/SAP/SBEM support
Passive design optimisation
Climate‑resilient design guidance
Ideal for: Architectural practices needing specialist energy expertise.
Community Energy & Wellbeing Programme (via SHARE CREATE)
From £450
Creative sustainability workshops for communities and schools.
Includes:
Community energy workshops
Creative retrofit awareness sessions
Youth climate‑wellbeing programmes
School engagement
Art‑based sustainability activities
Ideal for: Councils, charities, community centres, schools.
RIBA Stage 0–7 Architectural Services
From £1000
End‑to‑end architectural design across all sectors, from concept to completion.
Includes RIBA Stages:
0 — Strategic Definition
1 — Preparation & Brief
2 — Concept Design
3 — Spatial Coordination
4 — Technical Design
5 — Construction
6 — Handover
Urban Design & Masterplanning
From £1000
Regenerative neighbourhoods, creative districts and climate‑resilient masterplans.
Includes:
Urban Visioning & Concept Frameworks
- High‑level spatial strategies
- Regenerative and climate‑resilient design principles
- Creative placemaking concepts
- Cultural and community‑driven narratives
Masterplanning
- Land‑use planning
- Street networks, movement, and connectivity
- Density, massing, and development parcels
- Green infrastructure and biodiversity strategies
- Public realm and open‑space design
Interior Architecture & Spatial Design
From £1000
Atmospheric, functional interiors for residential, commercial and creative environments.
Includes:
- Interior Architecture
- Atmosphere & Experience Design
- Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)
- Creative & Artistic Integration
- Sector Coverage:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Hospitality
- Creative studios
- Wellbeing and retreat spaces
- Community and cultural buildings
All prices are starting points. Final quotes depend on building size, complexity and project goals.
our process
Discovery Call Understanding your goals, challenges, and lifestyle.
On‑Site Survey Architectural assessment + thermal imaging.
Scientific Modelling Advanced simulations.
Creative Retrofit Design Beautiful, practical, wellbeing‑focused solutions.
Implementation Roadmap Clear steps, costs, priorities, and timelines.
Aftercare & Support Follow‑up guidance, community workshops, and wellbeing resources.
why clients choose us
Design + Science Architectural creativity meets PhD‑level energy modelling.
Comfort + Wellbeing We prioritise warmth, health, and emotional experience — not just compliance.
Clarity + Beauty Our reports are visual, intuitive, and easy to understand.
Creativity + Care We treat every home and building as a sanctuary.
Community + Impact Our work supports local wellbeing through SHARE CREATE.
