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Aug 7th 2023
IESVE used by BAM to future proof a number of UK schools for predicted Climate Change

BAM’s Design team (BAM Design) have been using IES Virtual Environment (IESVE or VE) for the past 10 years to carry out performance modelling on over fifty UK schools as part of...

Jul 20th 2023
Python in the VE: VE Scripts – Adding new features to the Parametric scripts

In our latest Python in the VE article we look at adding new features to the Parametric scripts.  What? The IES TM54 training seminar (& related article) demonstrates...

Jul 11th 2023
Hourly Carbon Emissions Factors in IESVE Software

Whole Building Lifecycle carbon accounting has three requirements: Embodied (initial) carbon of materials and processes to construct a building Operational carbon emitted to...

Jun 14th 2023
Compliance with the New Massachusetts Energy Code

The State of Massachusetts is taking significant steps to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in its buildings. The new Massachusetts Energy Code, which will take effect...

Jun 6th 2023
UMC delivers outstanding energy modeling and analysis with IESVE

In the past three years, IESVE users at UMC have delivered some impressive results for their clients. By delivering a calibrated model for a large medical center to identify 45%...

Jun 1st 2023
CIBSE TM54 & TM63: Operational Modelling with IES

As the built environment sector works collectively towards the goal of zero carbon, eliminating the performance gap between design predictions and the ultimate operational energy...

May 11th 2023
IESVE building performance modelling finds additional energy cost savings for two Jaguar Land Rover facilities

IES Consulting were commissioned by Penston MEP (M&E Consultants) to carry out integrated building performance modelling for two Jaguar Land Rover facilities at its Software...

Apr 21st 2023
Python in the VE: VE Scripts - Parametric Uncertainty

In our latest Python in the VE article we discuss Parametric Uncertainty. What? The IES TM54 training seminar (& related article) demonstrates how to use the Python tools...

Apr 17th 2023
IES Digital Twins support performance verification of Affordable A-Rated Homes

Working in partnership with Ó Cualann Cohousing Alliance and Trinity College Dublin, IES used their Digital Twin technology to assess 46 A-rated designed homes within an...

Mar 30th 2023
A Deep Dive into the Water-Energy Nexus

The Water-Energy Nexus considers the interrelationship between water and energy. E.g. Power plants consume water for cooling systems, and Water plants consume power for treatment...

Feb 20th 2023
Python in the VE: VE Scripts – working with National Grid carbon intensity web-based data; making freeform profiles and APP files

In our latest Python in the VE article series we cover working with National Grid carbon intensity web-based data; making freeform profiles and APP files. What? We access...

Feb 3rd 2023
TLC use IESVE to ensure Boca Raton Regional Hospital passes Florida’s Building Energy Code

TLC Engineering Solutions used the IES Virtual Environment (IESVE) to carry out the detailed energy modeling required to ensure that Boca Raton Regional Hospital complied with the...

Feb 2nd 2023
VAV Systems in ApacheHVAC

A Variable Air Volume (VAV) system is one of the most common HVAC systems used in buildings. The basic concept is that the volume of the air entering the thermal zone changes as...

Jan 31st 2023
Fife Council use IESVE to help optimise energy efficiency and occupant comfort for new care home design

Fife Council has been using the IES Virtual Environment (IESVE) to carry out detailed performance analysis on its new and existing properties to ensure they are designed and...

Jan 25th 2023
IES develop highly accurate Digital Twins as part of R&D project SunHorizon

SunHorizon is a Research & Development project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme. The project involves 21 partners from 11 EU...

Jan 24th 2023
Mace Group use IESVE for all Public Sector Projects

Since 2021, Mace Group has been using the IESVE on all of its public sector projects, amounting to over 70 projects so far. The technology has become an integral part of its...