Evaluate daylighting, shadows, and solar exposure at any site. Generate site analysis reports that strengthen feasibility studies and client presentations.
Start a Site Analysis →From schematic design to client presentations, PropertyVibe gives you the solar data you need.
See the full solar arc for any date at any location. Understand exactly where the sun rises, peaks, and sets relative to your site.
Evaluate shadow patterns throughout the day and across seasons. Identify shading from neighboring structures and topography.
Compare sun positions at summer and winter solstice, equinox, or any custom date. Understand year-round solar behavior.
Search by address or drop a pin anywhere on the map. Works for any latitude and longitude with accurate local time.
Know exactly when golden hour, blue hour, sunrise, and sunset occur. Perfect for understanding natural light quality.
Export comprehensive sun data as a report you can include in feasibility studies, design packages, and client proposals.
Real scenarios where sun analysis informed better design decisions.
A Chicago-based firm used PropertyVibe to evaluate building orientation for a 24-unit residential project. By analyzing sun paths across all four seasons, they rotated the building footprint 15 degrees to maximize winter solar gain in south-facing units while reducing summer overheating.
The team generated site analysis reports for the client showing sun exposure at 9 AM, 12 PM, and 3 PM on the winter solstice, demonstrating that every unit would receive at least 2 hours of direct sunlight during the shortest day of the year.
An architecture team in Portland assessed daylighting potential for a 5-story office conversion. Using PropertyVibe's seasonal comparison, they mapped sun angles to determine which floors needed supplemental lighting and where to place light shelves.
The analysis showed the north facade received only 45 minutes of direct sun in winter, leading them to specify larger windows with high visible transmittance glazing on that elevation. The resulting design achieved LEED daylighting credits without costly light studies.
A landscape architect in Austin used PropertyVibe to map shadow patterns in an urban courtyard surrounded by 4-story buildings. By analyzing shadows at hourly intervals across the growing season, they identified which zones received full sun, partial shade, and full shade.
This data drove plant selection and hardscape placement. The courtyard design won a regional ASLA award for its thoughtful integration of sun and shade analysis into the design process.
From site selection to client presentation in minutes, not hours.
Enter an address or navigate the map to your project location. PropertyVibe calculates the precise latitude, longitude, and timezone.
View the sun trajectory for any date. Compare solstices and equinoxes. Check sun angles at specific times that matter for your design.
Use the timeline to scrub through the day and watch shadow patterns move. Identify critical shading from adjacent structures or terrain.
Generate a Site Analysis Report with sun data, key times, and seasonal comparisons. Include it in your feasibility study or client package.
Every PropertyVibe export includes the data architects need for feasibility studies. Here's what's included:
"PropertyVibe replaced our manual sun studies. I can evaluate a new site in 10 minutes instead of spending half a day with compass readings and sun charts."
"The seasonal comparison feature is exactly what we needed. Clients instantly understand why we recommend certain building orientations when they see the solstice overlays."
"We include PropertyVibe reports in every site feasibility study now. It adds credibility to our recommendations and clients appreciate the visual data."
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