Building
performance analysis software tools
Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) Ltd - Good sustainable design requires an understanding of how a building will perform…
IES is an exciting company involved at the forefront of the
development of commercially viable building performance analysis
software tools that enable true sustainable building design.
The company has just signed a groundbreaking partnership with
Autodesk to provide building performance capabilities to the
Revit platform for building information modelling (BIM). In
addition, it is involved in the training and examinations for
the new Simulation side of the CIBSE Low Carbon Consultants
Register.
Building performance data empowers designers by allowing them to
make more informed design decisions through a greater
understanding of the complex thermal, light and airflow
interrelationships within their design. Physical, climatic and
environmental factors can be taken into account, as can energy
use, lighting and materials. Such comprehensive analysis
capabilities minimise risk, ensure higher operational efficiency
and optimise building performance.
Fast becoming an industry standard, the IES <Virtual
Environment> suite of integrated simulation tools enables
architects, engineers, planners and facilities managers to
understand exactly how a building will perform and operate right
from the earliest stages of the design process all the way
through to when it is built and in use. It generates detailed
analysis on every aspect of a buildings performance from energy
use to environmental impact and occupant comfort and safety. In
addition, all analysis routes for compliance with Part L 2006 of
the England and Wales Building Regulations are offered.
As all the different building performance applications share a
central model, the IES <Virtual Environment> suite uniquely
allows the integrated assessment of different criteria in
relation to each other.
Press interviews are available at the show with Founder and
Managing Director of IES, Dr. Don McLean and Director Craig
Wheatley.
Email:
edwinac@thinktank.org.uk