Sarah Daniell

Technical Director & ESD Team Lead

Master of Science in Building Performance and Sustainability, National University of Singapore, 2020
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours, First Class) in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Auckland, 2015
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science & Physical Geography, The University of Auckland, 2015

“I am a strong believer in collaborative design - working closely with the Architect in a team environment through an integrated design process to produce a highly performing, sustainable building”. My philosophy is – “Everyone-Everything-Early”.

Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Building Performance and Sustainability from the National University of Singapore, which she finished top of her class. She keeps up to date on the latest research and innovations in the sustainable built environment including indoor environmental quality considerations, integrated design processes, data science for the built environment, and smart building control systems.

Sarah is a qualified Green Star Accredited Professional, Homestar Assessor and NABERSNZ assessor. Additionally, Sarah has experience working with Singapore’s BCA Green Mark and IWBI’s WELL tool. She also holds both a First-Class Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science Degree specialising in Environmental Science & Physical Geography from the University of Auckland.

Sarah has worked on a range of engineering and sustainability projects, with experience in simulation and building modelling including thermal modelling, energy simulation, performance optimisation, daylight modelling, computational fluid dynamics and code compliance.

Sarah is one of those rare individuals who has a full range of skills, from building physics to detailed Mechanical engineering.

She is also interested in the use of sustainable materials and efficient services design. Sarah has experience on a wide range of projects including the ASB Waterfront theatre, SCION Innovation Hub, Len Lye Art Gallery, HB Williams Library, Everil Orr Retirement Village, Gisborne Council Offices, and a variety residential and school projects.

Sarah carried out the simulation study for Homestar version 5 which informed the basis for several thresholds within the new tool.