SERVICES

ENERGY MODELLING (IES VE)

We have 20 years of experience undertaking energy modelling assessments having completed hundreds of projects including;

GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATIONS
- LEED, BREEAM, Esitdama, Al Safat/DGBR, Greenstar, GSAS.
ARCH/MEP DESIGN OPTIMISATION ANALYSIS STUDIES
ZERO & LOW ENERGY PROJECTS

We provide a range of analysis types and methodologies including;

STANDALONE DESIGN PERFORMANCE SCENARIOS
SENSITIVITY STUDIES ON ENERGY SAVING MEASURES
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;

NEW DESIGN PROJECTS
- Spanning the entire design/construction program.
ASSISTANCE OR TAKEOVER OF EXISTING ENERGY MODELLING PROJECTS
- to achieve better results & outcomes with rating authorities.
EXISTING/OPERATIONAL BUILDINGS
- Calibrated simulation modelling for the purposes of energy auditing, improving performance and energy efficiency.

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;

SOLAR RADIATION MAPPING
- Static or annualised - facades/exterior surfaces and penetration into internal spaces.
SUN PATH DIAGRAMS & ANIMATIONS
HEAT GAIN/LOSS STUDIES
- Static or annualised - of each individual building construction component.
ONSITE & BUILDING INTEGRATED RENEWABLE ENERGY FEASIBILITY STUDIES
HEAT ISLAND EFFECT AND SOLAR REFLECTANCE STUDIES

RENEWABLE ENERGY ANALYSIS

We provide the following renewable energy analysis services;

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

ENERGY AUDITING

We provide the following services for existing and operational building facilities;

ASHRAE LEVEL 1,2,3 ENERGY & WATER CONSUMPTION AUDITS
CALIBRATED SIMULATION MODELLING
- 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.
INDEPENDENT/IMPARTIAL 3RD PARTY PEER REVIEW AND ANALYSIS SERVICES
- Peer review of energy audits and energy performance contracts from Energy Service Companies (ESCO's).

DYNAMIC THERMAL MODELLING

We provide the following thermal analysis services;

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

DAYLIGHT & GLARE MODELLING

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We provide the following daylight and glare studies;

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

CLIMATE STUDIES

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We provide the analysis and assessments of the following environmental variables;

SOLAR RADIATION
- Numeric studies and mapping.
OUTDOOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
- Dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures.
RELATIVE AND ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY
AIR ENTHALPY
WIND SPEED & DIRECTION
- Numeric studies and wind rose mapping.
SHADING FACTOR TABLES
- Horizontal and vertical exterior shading elements.

For the above variables we provide assessment metrics on the following;

Monthly min, average min, average, average daily max and max.
Percentage of hours above or below given thresholds.

MICROCLIMATE MODELLING

We provide the following microclimate studies;

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

MEP SYSTEM DESIGN & SIZING

We provide the following analysis services engineering design teams and construction contractors;

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

VALUE ENGINEERING

We provide the following Value Engineering services for developers, engineering design teams and construction contractors;

PEER REVIEW OF DESIGN REPORTS, DOCUMENTS AND CALCULATION/SIZING METHODOLOGIES;
- Identifying non-suitable design elements and MEP systems.
- Identifying oversized or undersized MEP equipment.
SIMULATION ANALYSIS
- Thermal loads/proper sizing.
- Energy consumption.
- Occupant comfort.
LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS & ASSESSMENTS;
- Facade systems & glazing.
- Ventilation systems and FAHU's sizing.
- Local fans type and sizing.
- MEP plant equipment, types, quantity and sizing.

SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING

We provide the following sustainability consulting services;

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY & STRATEGY
ENVIRONMENTAL KPI TRACKING/MANAGEMENT
GREEN BUILDING AND MASTER PLANNING ADVISORY
HEALTH, WELLBEING & PRODUCTIVITY PRINCIPLES/APPLICATIONS
CARBON FOOT-PRINTING

WORKPLACE OCCUPANT COMFORT

We provide the following services for operational workspaces to reduce utility consumption and improve occupant comfort;

ONSITE TESTING & GRID MEASUREMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - air temperature, radiant temperature, relative humidity, airspeed and air quality.
SUNLIGHT & DAYLIGHT LEVELS ASSESSMENT
AIR QUALITY MEASUREMENTS & MONITORING
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;

EARLY DESIGN STAGE MEETINGS/PRESENTATIONS - with developer/project visionary to establish practical design and performance opportunities and certification targets.
REVIEW OF DESIGNS - drawings, schematics and design reports.
DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN GUIDELINES AND KPI's
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
RECOMMENDATIONS OF REMEDIAL WORKS TO RECTIFY EXISTING DESIGN/INSTALLATION PROBLEMS
EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES

OTHER SERVICES VIA 3RD PARTY

We can provide the following services via specialised service consultants we are associated with and recommend;

ACOUSTICS SERVICES
- Building fabric, spatial and MEP systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
- Environmental Impact Assessments, Audits etc.
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS MODELLING (CFD)
- Building spaces and industrial equipment applications.
HVAC COMMISSIONING & BALANCING SERVICES