Transform architectural visions into sustainable realities with expert green design consulting. We help architects integrate environmental responsibility into every project phase—from LEED certification strategies to material selection and energy modeling—ensuring buildings that meet today's sustainability standards while anticipating tomorrow's climate challenges.
Comprehensive sustainability solutions that help architects deliver environmentally responsible buildings without compromising design excellence.
Establish your firm as a leader in sustainable architecture through story-first positioning, competitive differentiation strategies, and value propositions that resonate with environmentally conscious clients and stakeholders.
Create distinctive visual systems that reflect your commitment to sustainability—from logo design to color palettes inspired by natural elements, ensuring your brand communicates environmental values across all touchpoints.
Build conversion-optimized websites that showcase your sustainable portfolio, map client journeys from discovery to project initiation, and position your expertise through compelling case studies and environmental impact visualizations.
Design intuitive interfaces for environmental analysis tools, energy modeling platforms, and carbon calculators that help architects make data-driven sustainability decisions throughout the design process.
Document comprehensive brand standards that ensure consistency across your sustainable architecture practice—from typography and color usage to voice guidelines for technical proposals and client communications.
Ongoing design support for pitch decks, marketing collateral, conference materials, and proposal graphics that effectively communicate your sustainable design approach to clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
We understand that architects committed to sustainability need more than generic design services—you need a partner who speaks the language of green building standards, LEED requirements, and climate-responsive design. Our team combines deep design expertise with environmental consciousness to create brand identities, digital experiences, and visual systems that authentically represent your commitment to building a more sustainable future. From establishing your market position to designing tools that streamline your sustainability workflows, we help architecture practices stand out in an increasingly eco-conscious marketplace.
Leading architecture firms and sustainability-focused organizations trust What if Design to bring their environmental visions to life.
"Working with What If has been transformative — faster feature roll outs, reduced development costs, and a fantastic user experience. They quickly understood our vision and offered proactive ideas"
"They very quickly understood the kind of messaging that was important to us and how to translate that into a compelling visual experience. I can't recommend them enough!"
"The extremely high quality of outputs with fast turn around times and availability of team at short notice has been perfect for our requirements"
"Working with What If has been transformative — faster feature roll outs, reduced development costs, and a fantastic user experience. They quickly understood our vision and offered proactive ideas"
"They very quickly understood the kind of messaging that was important to us and how to translate that into a compelling visual experience. I can't recommend them enough!"
"The extremely high quality of outputs with fast turn around times and availability of team at short notice has been perfect for our requirements"
"Working with What If has been transformative — faster feature roll outs, reduced development costs, and a fantastic user experience. They quickly understood our vision and offered proactive ideas"
"They very quickly understood the kind of messaging that was important to us and how to translate that into a compelling visual experience. I can't recommend them enough!"
"The extremely high quality of outputs with fast turn around times and availability of team at short notice has been perfect for our requirements"
We're not just designers—we're mission-driven partners committed to amplifying climate action through exceptional design.
After working with major organizations, we deliberately pivoted to focus exclusively on climate and sustainability work—speaking with 100+ climate leaders to deeply understand your challenges.
Our co-founder Akhila designed innovative LEED buildings and $100M+ urban interventions, giving us authentic insight into architectural practice needs and green building standards.
Access senior design expertise at 3x lower cost than hiring in-house, with flexible engagement models from project-based work to monthly retainers tailored to architectural practice budgets.
Our remote-first structure spanning San Francisco and Bangalore enables fast turnarounds—from 48-hour iterations to full projects completed in weeks, perfect for proposal deadlines and RFP cycles.
Architects-turned-designers dedicated to climate solutions.
Co-founder
Akhila brings a unique perspective to green design consulting, having spent years designing innovative LEED-certified buildings and leading $100M+ urban interventions that positively impacted millions of people. Her architectural background at IIT Kharagpur, combined with her hands-on experience navigating complex sustainability requirements and building performance standards, allows her to understand the real-world challenges architects face when integrating environmental responsibility into their projects. After witnessing firsthand how design can drive meaningful climate action through the built environment, she co-founded What if Design in 2020 to make strategic design accessible for climate-focused organizations. Her approach combines technical rigor with creative excellence, helping architecture practices communicate their sustainability commitments effectively while maintaining design integrity.
Co-founder
Tejas brings a strategic business perspective to sustainable design consulting, having driven business growth for OYO across three countries and developed programs that trained 1,700+ people throughout India. His architectural education at IIT Kharagpur, paired with his expertise in scaling operations and building high-performing teams, enables him to understand how architecture practices grow and the design systems they need to support that growth. After years of working on freelance design projects alongside Akhila during their university days and maintaining their design partnership even while pursuing separate careers, Tejas recognized the opportunity to formalize their collaboration. In 2020, he co-founded What if Design, channeling his strategic mindset toward addressing climate challenges. His focus on business outcomes ensures that every design solution not only looks exceptional but also drives measurable results—from winning client proposals to positioning firms as sustainability leaders.
What does a green consultant do?
A green design consultant helps architects integrate sustainability into their projects through strategic guidance on environmental performance, sustainable materials, LEED certification pathways, energy modeling, and climate-responsive design strategies. We also help architecture practices communicate their environmental expertise through brand positioning, website design, and visual systems that attract eco-conscious clients and differentiate them in the marketplace.
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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at You can also send us a quick email at team@whatifdesign.in
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at You can also send us a quick email at team@whatifdesign.in