Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificates play a crucial role in promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings. They provide valuable information to property owners, tenants, and potential buyers, enabling them to make informed decisions to reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and minimise environmental impact.

 We use ApacheHVAC to create an energy model of the building and its HVAC systems. This involves inputting building characteristics, such as geometry, construction materials, and occupancy patterns, as well as detailed specifications of the HVAC components, including equipment types, capacities, control strategies, and setpoints.

We Utilise specialised simulation software IESVE module Radiance to assess the impact of different design strategies, such as window sizes, glazing properties, shading devices, light shelves, or interior reflectance, on the daylighting performance. The simulations can help determine the most effective design choices to maximise daylighting benefits and minimise glare or excessive solar heat gain.

SBEM  and DSM  are essential tools used in the UK to evaluate and optimize the energy performance of buildings. SBEM provides a simplified approach to assess non-domestic building energy efficiency, while DSM offers a more detailed and dynamic simulation of a building's energy usage. Together, they enable energy assessors and professionals to identify areas for improvement, leading to reduced energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and increased sustainability in buildings.

By utilising CIBSE and NABERS methodologies for operational energy simulation, building owners, operators, and energy professionals can assess and improve the energy performance of buildings. These approaches provide valuable insights into energy consumption patterns, identify areas for optimisation, and help guide decision-making to achieve greater energy efficiency and sustainability.

SAP plays a vital role in ensuring that domestic buildings in the UK meet the energy efficiency standards set by the Building Regulations. SAP enables  energy assessors and professionals to evaluate and optimise the energy performance of buildings, leading to reduced energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and increased sustainability.

By utilising dynamic simulations for thermal comfort analysis, designers and engineers can make informed decisions to optimise building design, HVAC systems, and control strategies. These simulations enable a more comprehensive understanding of how various factors interact and affect occupant comfort, leading to the creation of buildings that provide optimal thermal conditions throughout the year

LZC feasibility studies, also known as Low or Zero Carbon feasibility studies, assess the viability and practicality of incorporating low or zero carbon technologies in a project or development. These studies aim to evaluate the potential for reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and utilising renewable energy sources.

NBER and BRIRL are fundamental systems in Ireland for assessing and regulating the energy performance of non-residential buildings. NBER evaluates energy efficiency across various parameters, while BRIRL integrates these ratings with regulatory standards. Together, they enable professionals to optimize energy usage, reduce carbon emissions, and promote sustainability in non-domestic buildings, aligning with national regulations and environmental objectives.