SERVICES
ENERGY MODELLING (IES VE)



We have 20 years of experience undertaking energy modelling assessments having completed hundreds of projects including;
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GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATIONS
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LEED, BREEAM, Esitdama, Al Safat/DGBR, Greenstar, GSAS.
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ARCH/MEP DESIGN OPTIMISATION ANALYSIS STUDIES
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ZERO & LOW ENERGY PROJECTS
We provide a range of analysis types and methodologies including;
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STANDALONE DESIGN PERFORMANCE SCENARIOS
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SENSITIVITY STUDIES ON ENERGY SAVING MEASURES
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FULL PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS ASSESSMENTS
We support architects, engineers, sustainability teams and building owners/operators with analysis studies at any stage of a projects vision/design/operational timeline including;
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NEW DESIGN PROJECTS
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Spanning the entire design/construction program.
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ASSISTANCE OR TAKEOVER OF EXISTING ENERGY MODELLING PROJECTS
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to achieve better results & outcomes with rating authorities.
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EXISTING/OPERATIONAL BUILDINGS
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Calibrated simulation modelling for the purposes of energy auditing, improving performance and energy efficiency.
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BUILDING MASSING & FACADES



We provide the following analysis services to assist architects with early-stage building massing and facades optimisation of buildings and multi-building developments;
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SOLAR RADIATION MAPPING
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Static or annualised - facades/exterior surfaces and penetration into internal spaces.
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SUN PATH DIAGRAMS & ANIMATIONS
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HEAT GAIN/LOSS STUDIES
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Static or annualised - of each individual building construction component.
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ONSITE & BUILDING INTEGRATED RENEWABLE ENERGY FEASIBILITY STUDIES
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HEAT ISLAND EFFECT AND SOLAR REFLECTANCE STUDIES
RENEWABLE ENERGY ANALYSIS


We provide the following renewable energy analysis services;
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FEASIBILITY & DETAILED ASSESSMENT OF ONSITE ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEMS
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Solar hot water (SHW), solar thermal, photovoltaic solar panels (PV), wind turbines, geothermal, micro-hydro systems etc.
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ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
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Battery banks, electrolysers, fuel cells, thermal storage.
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BACKUP SYSTEMS
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Storage, generators, grid connection etc.
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RISK ASSESSMENTS
ENERGY AUDITING



We provide the following services for existing and operational building facilities;
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ASHRAE LEVEL 1,2,3 ENERGY & WATER CONSUMPTION AUDITS
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CALIBRATED SIMULATION MODELLING
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Semi-calibrated or fully-calibrated depending on onsite measurements, BMS recorded data and as-built design information which can be fed into the energy model.
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INDEPENDENT/IMPARTIAL 3RD PARTY PEER REVIEW AND ANALYSIS SERVICES
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Peer review of energy audits and energy performance contracts from Energy Service Companies (ESCO's).
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DYNAMIC THERMAL MODELLING



We provide the following thermal analysis services;
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FREE-FLOATING TEMPERATURE ANALYSIS
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Overglazed spaces, multi-skin facades, greenhouses, MEP rooms, data centres, storage facility and warehouses etc.
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OVERHEATING/UNDERHEATING STUDIES
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Static situations and annualised risks.
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CONDENSATION RISK ASSESSMENT
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Surfaces and equipment(s).
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HEAT ISLAND EFFECT & SOLAR REFLECTANCE STUDIES
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THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SIZING & CONTROL SYSTEMS OPTIMISATION
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TES chilled water and ice banks storage, heat stores and associated production equipment, geothermal systems etc.
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DAYLIGHT & GLARE MODELLING



We provide the following daylight and glare studies;
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STATIC TIME OF DAY/YEAR DAYLIGHT MAPPING & GLARE.
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Simulation modelling.
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Onsite grid measurements with light meters.
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ANNUALISED DAYLIGHT QUALITY MAPPING
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SDA Spatial Daylight Autonomy Index (LEED).
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SEI Solar Exposure Index (LEED).
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Glare Risk Studies - Discomfort and disability glare.
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CLIMATE STUDIES



We provide the analysis and assessments of the following environmental variables;
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SOLAR RADIATION
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Numeric studies and mapping.
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OUTDOOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
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Dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures.
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RELATIVE AND ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY
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AIR ENTHALPY
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WIND SPEED & DIRECTION
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Numeric studies and wind rose mapping.
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SHADING FACTOR TABLES
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Horizontal and vertical exterior shading elements.
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For the above variables we provide assessment metrics on the following;
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Monthly min, average min, average, average daily max and max.
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Percentage of hours above or below given thresholds.
MICROCLIMATE MODELLING



We provide the following microclimate studies;
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OUTDOOR THERMAL COMFORT UTCI INDEX MAPPING
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CFD simulations - Combining the effects of the following;
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Solar radiation on the body given surrounding shading elements.
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Air temperature.
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Radiant temperature from surrounding surfaces.
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Air humidity.
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Wind speed and direction.
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Metabolic rate or activity level of the person.
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Clothing insulation value of the person.
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SOLAR RADIATION DISTRIBUTION MAPPING
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AIR AND RADIANT TEMPERATURE MAPPING
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AIR QUALITY DISTRIBUTION MAPPING
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RELATIVE & ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY MAPPING
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WIND/AIRSPEED VELOCITY & DIRECTION MAPPING
MEP SYSTEM DESIGN & SIZING



We provide the following analysis services engineering design teams and construction contractors;
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THERMAL LOAD CALCULATIONS FOR DESIGN & SIZING;
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Spatial load calculations - Room AC equipment(s)
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Central/Plant load and airflow calculations - Boilers, Chillers, FAHU's, AHU's and other equipment.
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THERMAL LOAD DEFERRAL SYSTEMS
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TES Thermal energy storage systems - water and ice/solid systems.
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Static/peak and annual performance studies and risk assessments.
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KITCHEN & INTERNAL CARPARK EXTRACT & MAKEUP FANS
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Design strategies & sizing.
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Transfer Fans, C02 control etc with CFD Simulation.
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ONSITE RENEWAL ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEMS
VALUE ENGINEERING



We provide the following Value Engineering services for developers, engineering design teams and construction contractors;
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PEER REVIEW OF DESIGN REPORTS, DOCUMENTS AND CALCULATION/SIZING METHODOLOGIES;
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Identifying non-suitable design elements and MEP systems.
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Identifying oversized or undersized MEP equipment.
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SIMULATION ANALYSIS
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Thermal loads/proper sizing.
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Energy consumption.
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Occupant comfort.
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LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS & ASSESSMENTS;
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Facade systems & glazing.
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Ventilation systems and FAHU's sizing.
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Local fans type and sizing.
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MEP plant equipment, types, quantity and sizing.
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SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING



We provide the following sustainability consulting services;
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SUSTAINABILITY POLICY & STRATEGY
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ENVIRONMENTAL KPI TRACKING/MANAGEMENT
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GREEN BUILDING AND MASTER PLANNING ADVISORY
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HEALTH, WELLBEING & PRODUCTIVITY PRINCIPLES/APPLICATIONS
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CARBON FOOT-PRINTING
WORKPLACE OCCUPANT COMFORT



We provide the following services for operational workspaces to reduce utility consumption and improve occupant comfort;
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ONSITE TESTING & GRID MEASUREMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - air temperature, radiant temperature, relative humidity, airspeed and air quality.
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SUNLIGHT & DAYLIGHT LEVELS ASSESSMENT
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AIR QUALITY MEASUREMENTS & MONITORING
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RECOMMENDATIONS of replacement or rebalancing of systems to improve the quality of the work environment.
ARCH/MEP DESIGN ADVISORY



We provide the following advisory and peer review services;
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EARLY DESIGN STAGE MEETINGS/PRESENTATIONS - with developer/project visionary to establish practical design and performance opportunities and certification targets.
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REVIEW OF DESIGNS - drawings, schematics and design reports.
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DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN GUIDELINES AND KPI's
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FEASIBILITY STUDIES
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RECOMMENDATIONS OF REMEDIAL WORKS TO RECTIFY EXISTING DESIGN/INSTALLATION PROBLEMS
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EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES
OTHER SERVICES VIA 3RD PARTY



We can provide the following services via specialised service consultants we are associated with and recommend;
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ACOUSTICS SERVICES
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Building fabric, spatial and MEP systems.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Environmental Impact Assessments, Audits etc.
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COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS MODELLING (CFD)
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Building spaces and industrial equipment applications.
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HVAC COMMISSIONING & BALANCING SERVICES