VE-Navigator for ASHRAE 90.1 (LEED Energy)

ASHRAE 90.1: Appendix G Performance Rating Methodology (PRM)

• Covers 2007 (Existing) and 2004 with addenda (New)
• USA & Canada – LEED Energy credits EAp2 and EAc1
• UK & Europe – LEED (USA) well known within the region while Italy has just implemented its own version
• Middle East & Asia – LEED (USA) rating system very well known within the region, plus, both Estidama and The Masdar Approach reference and use ASHRAE 90.1
• India– LEED – India rating system uses ASHRAE 90.1 methodology
• Australia & NZ – ASHRAE 90.1 HVAC system prototypes important for the Industrial & Public Building and Healthcare Green Star protocols. GBCA moving towards JV3 performance based model using these standard ASHRAE systems

Our VE-Navigator for ASHRAE 90.1 is designed by experts in this field. It streamlines and drastically speeds up the LEED Energy calculation and submission process.

The IES VE-Navigator for ASHRAE 90.1 makes LEED Energy Modeling Easy. We’ve created a structured workflow which takes the user though the process and checks all required steps are done.

Reports are created automatically in a format suitable for submission and a number of features significantly reduce the time it takes to set up and create the baseline and proposed models. It was granted EPACT approval in Dec 2009.

Save Time

• Instantly create all 4 baseline models from proposed design model
• Automatically assign baseline constructions according to climate zone
• Automatically create and size HVAC systems (Including ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation)
• Import and edit ASHRAE baseline prototypes and other pre-defined systems
• Import room and thermal zone template data
• Compare proposed and baseline buildings data input side-by-side prior to calculation
• Automatically undertake simulations across all 5 buildings in one go

Increase Accuracy

• Manage and edit data for all 5 models from one central file reducing input duplication and error
• More accurately model ASHRAE 90.1 & 62.1 baseline systems using templates
• Gain feedback early on to maximize LEED Energy Credits
• Use the built-in Quality Assurance to reduce errors and facilitate team collaboration
• Model in detail complex building geometry, HVAC or Renewable Energy systems
• Automatically populate excel tables to quickly troubleshoot HVAC system problems

Streamline the Process

• Structure the modeling process in a concise manner using the integral innovative workflow
• Cut down on unnecessary data input and modeling duplication
• Automatically create reports which mirror the format required for submission (LEED EAc1)
• Integrate with other IESVE tools to perform a wide range of analysis simulations and check performance against other LEED credits
• Import model geometry using our unrivaled interoperability which covers SketchUp, Revit, Affinity, gbXML and DXF

Revolutionary VE-Navigator Concept

Our innovative new VE-Navigator concept provides a robust and detailed step-by-step structured workflow, which streamlines the process and ensures no step is missed.

• Revolutionary Interface
  • Easy to use workflow system
  • Step-by-step guidance from model setup, to data assignment, simulation and reporting
  • Concise reporting with interactive filters for easy interrogation
• Unique Built-in QA Functionality
  • Design team collaboration: add and share notes
  • Track team progress: date/user stamp check box
  • Integrated guidance notes
• Analysis Automation
  • Improved modeling efficiency and accuracy
  • Significant time saving
  • Rapid iteration