A calibrated energy model turns an argument about the façade into a number.
We build whole-building thermal models to evaluate and optimize energy performance, testing envelope, glazing, shading, HVAC strategy, lighting, controls and renewable generation against the local climate and the building's real operating profile.
The model serves several purposes at once: code and certification compliance, energy conservation measure evaluation, EUI targeting, and the energy demand that feeds the carbon inventory and the life cycle cost analysis.
Demonstrating the required improvement over an ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G or local code baseline.
Producing the energy evidence behind LEED, Estidama, Mostadam and Al Sa'fat credits.
Ranking envelope, glazing, shading and plant options on measured energy and cost impact.
Supplying the energy demand used in the carbon inventory and the life cycle cost model.