Engineering and Architecture-Led Design | EDGE-Certified | Quantified Energy, Water & Carbon Savings

Green Shifts is a design-led building practice focused on delivering energy-efficient, water-responsible, and low-carbon homes in Pakistan. The firm was established to bring engineering discipline and measurable performance into a housing market where sustainability is often discussed but rarely quantified.

Green Shifts is led by qualified professionals, with experience across  design, building performance analysis, and construction planning and supervision. The team brings together technical expertise from engineering and architecture to ensure that design decisions are grounded in safety, efficiency, and long-term performance.

Rather than relying on general sustainability claims, Green Shifts applies recognized tools and standards to evaluate building performance at the design stage. Energy use, water demand, and embodied carbon impacts are assessed using the IFC EDGE App, allowing clients to understand expected performance outcomes before construction begins.

A defining feature of Green Shifts’ work is its emphasis on engineering-led planning. Structural systems, layouts, and building services are carefully optimized to avoid overdesign and unnecessary material use. This approach reduces excessive reliance on carbon-intensive materials such as cement and steel while maintaining all safety and quality requirements.

By applying restraint where excess is common, Green Shifts helps control construction costs and reduce environmental impact simultaneously. The efficiencies gained through disciplined design are redirected toward higher-value outcomes, including improved energy efficiency, better water management, and the use of lower-carbon materials.

Green Shifts places strong emphasis on transparency in the design process. Performance estimates related to energy, water, and embodied carbon are shared openly with clients, enabling informed decisions rather than assumptions. This clarity supports realistic expectations regarding cost, comfort, and long-term operating performance.