System 2 Consulting

We work with designers, owners and operators of buildings and facilities—as well as technology providers in the smart building, climate and environmental tech markets—to improve user experiences, elevate health & safety, and drive sustainability & operational efficiency. System2 Consulting was founded by Aaron Lapsley, a career engineer, management consultant and technology leader in real estate and facilities, with a simple premise in mind. Yet, professional firms are increasingly static, entrenched in standard processes and unable to deliver a full range of expert services for clients. Our practice seeks to provide a higher-value, holistic solution to clients, who comprise the leading designers, owners, operators and managers of built environments. Our core competencies include analysis and design, commissioning and optimization, indoor air quality and energy focused projects… and we also have a deep expertise in the digital infrastructure of buildings and how it unlocks efficient operations and outstanding experiences. Apply practical expertise in the modern technologies that enable and manage building performance. From engineering design at a leading MEP consulting firm in New York City to real estate strategy and operations with Deloitte Consulting for Fortune 500 clients to developing and implementing large scale technology transformation programs for CRE portfolios to creating and leading the Digital Buildings Practice for Cushman & Wakefield, Aaron has an unusually wide range of experience providing professional services to real estate and facility-dependent industries. This provides him with a unique perspective, combining significant technical knowledge in building systems and digital infrastructure with an ability to see the big picture, understand buildings as a business, and think strategically to drive real world results.