Building Modelling and Simulation

Our in-house Energy Consultancy team are skilled in the use of virtual environment and simulation software which enables us to create dynamic building models and evaluate the performance of buildings throughout the design process including the prediction of comfort conditions, optimising energy efficiency, examination of the visual impact and controlling costs.
A single central 3D data model at the heart of the virtual environment software provides the required geometry and data which is shared by the thermal comfort, energy and daylighting modules; up-to-date coordination of the model with the latest Architectural design is achieved by interoperability with BIM platforms.
The thermal simulation enables us to predict occupant comfort conditions, evaluate energy efficiency measures, test innovative designs to prior to construction, assess the environmental impact of a design, and compare alternative construction materials.
The building simulation also enables us to design effective natural and hybrid ventilation solutions, optimise the benefits of passive solar design, improve energy consumption estimates, optimise plant control strategies, and predict daylight availability in internal spaces.