IES’ expert consulting team can work closely with those in charge of the management and sustainability of existing or historic buildings in order to undertake energy audits and improvement studies. Different scenarios can be simulated in order to determine feasibility, cost and impact prior to investment.
By modelling the building and analysing it in our powerful <Virtual Environment> software, IES Consulting can advise you on how to fine tune the building controls and operation for maximum effect, now and in the future. Areas such as insulation, heating, cooling, ventilation and glazing can be looked at in isolation or in combination.
Dynamic thermal simulation involves creating a “Virtual” representation of a building project which analyses its operation over a period of time (typically annual) and uses climate data for each hour of the year including air temperature, cloud cover, solar radiation (direct and diffuse), wind speed and direction and solar azimuth & altitude.
The model predictions can be compared with real energy use to look for and troubleshoot anomalies as well as inform on the most effective strategies. EPC/DEC improvement strategies can also be covered by our Accredited Energy Assessors.
