Dynamic Thermal Simulation

Dynamic thermal modelling enables us the accurately predict the performance of a building against real weather data for the proposed site. Thermal studies help us provide a detailed, room-by-room, analysis of a building to assess and understand the comfort conditions, and energy consumption.

Thermal analysis for energy and comfort

Using advanced simulation software, we are able to investigate many energy and environmental aspects of a building. These include:

Analysis of heating and cooling systems
Natural and mechanical ventilation system performance
Glazing systems and associated shading devices

The results of this analysis provides the customer with a comprehensive range of simulation data, which can be shown in annual, monthly, daily or hourly intervals. Some examples of useful data are:

Energy consumption broken down by fuel and end-use
Internal air, mean radiant and resultant temperatures and humidity
Predictions against real, regional weather data
Heat transmission through building fabric including walls, roofs, and floors, including the effects of thermal bridging
Heat transmission resulting from infiltration and ventilation
CO2 generation

3D Modelling

Each simulation project will create a 3D visualisation model, giving realistic rendered images of the building(s) being simulated. Models contain information on a building's geometry, construction type and materials. Some of the advantages of a 3D visualisation are:

Site solar shading analysis can be provided for any day of the year
Colour-coded layout images show area activities
AVI movies and still images, including the effects of solar shading can be provided

For more information on building simulation, please contact us.