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Jan 24th 2025
Fundamentals of ApacheHVAC Airside Controllers

Understanding the intricate workings of HVAC systems is essential for achieving accurate building performance simulation. In IESVE software, ApacheHVAC airside controllers play a...

Jan 16th 2025
How are Architects Leveraging Building Performance Modelling with IESVE?

Q&A with Kevin Truss, Senior Architectural Technologist at Coombes Everitt Architects We recently caught up with Kevin Truss, Senior Architectural Technologist at Coombes...

Jan 15th 2025
Using IESVE for ASHRAE 90.1 Compliance: Answering Your Questions

During our recent session "Using IESVE for ASHRAE 90.1 Compliance", common themes emerged within the questions asked by attendees. To tackle these questions, we turned to Mithi...

Dec 5th 2024
Case Study Spotlight: Decarbonising Existing Buildings

To reach net-zero, rethinking what we do with existing buildings is a non-negotiable. From simple operational optimisation interventions, to more in-depth retrofit upgrades and...

Nov 29th 2024
Ensuring Retrofit ROI: The Role of Ongoing Monitoring & Performance Tracking

While retrofitting has an important role to play in decarbonising our existing building stock, it’s important to recognise that retrofitting alone won’t get your existing building...

Nov 19th 2024
IES Partners with Armstrong® World Industries to enable simulation of Templok® Energy Saving Ceilings in IESVE

We’re delighted to announce this collaboration to bring Armstrong® Templok® Energy Saving Ceilings into the IES Virtual Environment (IESVE), our world-leading suite of...

Nov 14th 2024
EECO2: MicroFlo-CFD supports CFD Analysis for Energy Efficient Cleanrooms

EECO2 leverages IESVE's CFD application, MicroFlo-CFD, to demonstrate the potential for using lower air change rates as part of a dynamic ventilation control approach,...

Oct 24th 2024
IES Launches New Guide: Energy Modelling for Retrofit - A Best Practice Approach to Decarbonising Existing Buildings

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of a brand new guide, exploring the vital role of energy models, data and dynamic simulation tools in improving the performance of...

Sep 27th 2024
Python in the VE: VE Scripts - A Operational Energy consumption data using DEC data (UK).

In our latest Python in the VE article we look at a script that uses publicly available non-domestic operational energy use data (from UK display energy certificates - DECs) to...

Sep 25th 2024
LEED Energy Modelling, Daylight Modelling & Commissioning for An Post's Platinum Certified HQ

Comprising 17-storeys in total, the Exo Building in Dublin’s docklands currently stands as the city’s tallest office building. Offering panoramic views across the city, the...

Aug 28th 2024
IES Partners with UKGBC to Advance Operational Building Optimisation

We are excited to share that IES has joined forces with the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) and several partner organisations to spearhead a new project initiative, centred...

Aug 26th 2024
Heat Networks & HNTAS: Bringing the Heat

Amidst growing climate change concerns, the United Kingdom finds itself at a pivotal moment in its heating landscape. At present, heating our buildings makes up nearly a quarter...

Aug 7th 2024
How to Calculate Peak Cooling Loads in Humid Climates

Peak cooling coil loads can often occur during either the Monthly Design Dry-Bulb conditions or the Monthly Design Wet-Bulb conditions. As a continuation of ASHRAE Heating and...

Jul 9th 2024
TwinERGY Project Showcases Application of IES Digital Twin Technology for Demand Response Optimisation

As the EU Horizon 2020 funded project, TwinERGY, draws to a close, IES R&D are excited to share some final outputs from the project, which has empowered citizens across four...

Jun 26th 2024
Green Loop: Creating Colombia’s Energy Code with IESVE

Green Loop, based in Bogota and Medelin in Colombia, and Miami in the US, is a multi-disciplinary consultancy that optimises the delivery of cost-efficient green building...

Jun 20th 2024
Retrofitting buildings: The role of energy modelling

Retrofitting buildings for increased energy efficiency will be key to achieving net zero carbon targets. Particularly considering that 80% of the buildings that will exist in 2050...