LOW ENERGY SERVICES: Thermal Modelling
Energy and thermal comfort Modelling
Our low energy consultants within LEAF have the expertise to conduct detailed building energy modelling and thermal comfort assessments. Environmental modelling is typically used to:
- Analyse a building’s energy demands, particularly heating, and explore strategies to reduce consumption.
- Perform dynamic thermal modelling to assess overheating risks and optimise designs for year round comfort
What is Energy Modelling?
Energy modelling analyses a building’s operational energy needs; heating, hot water, and electricity, during design development.
A virtual 3D model incorporates factors like insulation, solar gain, windows, and ventilation. This applies to new builds, renovations, and extensions. By testing design adjustments, such as insulation levels or geometry changes, the model helps optimise energy efficiency, reducing long-term energy use and costs.
What are Overheating Assessments?
Building regulation – Part O: Overheating, ensures new residential buildings avoid summer overheating, a growing issue due to increased insulation and airtightness. Early-stage assessments are recommended, as design changes to windows or layout may be needed for compliance. Compliance can be demonstrated through either the ‘simplified’ method or detailed ‘dynamic thermal modelling.’
How can we help?
The LEAF team can provide design stage Thermal Modelling for your projects. We work with clients to meet their additional targets and comply with the building regulations to provide designs that achieve the energy performance targets for dwellings.
Get in touch to find out how we can help with Thermal Modelling