Independent IES VE modelling support

Independent thermal modelling support for engineering and sustainability teams.

Dynamic thermal modelling backed by building services engineering expertise for sustainability consultants, certification teams and engineering teams — from project documentation to clear, client-ready calculation evidence.

Independent modelling support Building Performance Engineering Budapest · International projects
IES VE thermal zoning and internal geometry model of an industrial logistics building
Dynamic thermal modelIndustrial / logistics scale
IES VE
Hourly simulationLoads · comfort · scenarios
Client-ready evidenceQA · tables · screenshots
IES Virtual Environment
Meteonorm climate data
ISO 7730 comfort framework
BREEAM · LEED · WELL · EDGE · EU Taxonomy engineering support
What I can take off your desk

Focused modelling support, ready to slot into your project team.

From the first drawings or BIM export to simulation outputs and technical evidence, the work can be scoped as a standalone package or as flexible overflow capacity.

01 / MODELLING & ANALYSIS

Dynamic thermal modelling

  • 3D thermal model build from architectural and MEP documentation
  • Hourly simulation and heating / cooling load assessment
  • Thermal comfort, overheating and design-option comparison
  • HVAC set-point, schedule and envelope scenario testing
02 / CERTIFICATION & PROJECT SUPPORT

Thermal comfort & energy modelling

  • BREEAM, LEED, WELL, EDGE & EU Taxonomy modelling and engineering support
  • Dynamic thermal analysis, overheating assessment and future-climate scenarios
  • Operational energy, peak-load and thermal-comfort modelling
  • Certification-focused model outputs, assumptions register, QA and clear result sets
  • White-label delivery for assessor and consultant teams
Certification engineering scope

BREEAM, LEED, WELL, EDGE & EU Taxonomy technical support.

Selected engineering, modelling, envelope-testing and documentation scopes that can be integrated into BREEAM, LEED, WELL, EDGE and EU Taxonomy workflows.

BREEAM NC V7 LEED v5 BD+C WELL v2 EDGE v3 EU TAXONOMY
Ene 01Energy and carbon performance for regulated energy usesUp to 9 credits + 3 innovation credits Regulated heating, cooling and building-services energy and carbon assessment; model and design-option support.
Ene 02Prediction of Operational Energy and CarbonUp to 5 credits + 4 innovation credits Predictive operational-energy modelling, scenario analysis, assumptions register and traceable result sets.
Ene 07Flexible demand response1 credit + 1 exemplary credit HVAC, DHW, EV charging, storage and control-strategy review for flexible demand capability.
Ene 08Installed controlsUp to 2 credits + 1 exemplary credit Heating, cooling and building-services control functionality review against the selected system configuration.
Hea 04Indoor air qualityUp to 3 credits + 2 exemplary credits Ventilation and IAQ design calculations, strategy and documentation support; post-construction air testing remains a separate field activity.
Hea 05Thermal Comfort1 credit Full dynamic thermal analysis, overheating assessment, PMV / PPD and future-climate scenarios.
Pol 01Impact of refrigerantsUp to 3 credits Refrigerant inventory, GWP / impact calculations and leak-detection design review based on project and manufacturer data.
Pol 02Local air qualityUp to 3 credits Heating and hot-water combustion strategy, local-emissions / NOx review and non-combustion design assessment.
Wat 01Water consumptionUp to 5 credits + 1 innovation credit Sanitary fitting flow / flush data, occupancy inputs and building water-consumption calculations.
Wat 03Water leak detection and preventionUp to 2 credits (non-residential) Leak-detection strategy and controls review, including coordination with hydrant and sprinkler water systems where applicable.
Man 04Commissioning and handoverUp to 4 credits Design-stage commissioning review, commissioning documentation and technical handover support; verification can require targeted attendance.
Hea 06Acoustic performanceUp to 4 credits Mechanical plant and building-services acoustic calculation / design support; suitably qualified acoustician requirements may apply.
SITE QAAirtightness & thermography1 credit within Man 04 · Envelope testing Building-envelope airtightness testing and thermographic diagnostics to support fabric-performance verification and model-input QA where applicable to the selected BREEAM route.
EAp1Operational Carbon Projection and Decarbonization PlanRequired prerequisite Operational-carbon projection, HVAC / energy scenario comparison and decarbonization pathway support.
EAp2Minimum Energy EfficiencyRequired prerequisite Whole-building energy modelling and baseline / proposed performance assessment for the applicable pathway.
EAc1ElectrificationUp to 5 points Heat-pump and electric building-services scenarios, fossil-fuel displacement and supporting energy calculations.
EAc2Reduce Peak Thermal LoadsOption 4 · Path 3 — Energy SimulationUp to 5 points Coincident peak heating and cooling load simulation, including ventilation, with design-scenario comparison.
EAc3Enhanced Energy EfficiencyEnergy Simulation pathwayUp to 10 points Whole-building energy simulation aligned with the applicable ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G methodology.
EAc6Grid InteractiveUp to 2 points Demand flexibility, controls, load shifting and grid-interactive building-services strategy support.
EQp2Fundamental Air QualityRequired prerequisite ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation and filtration design review, outdoor-air calculations and IAQ documentation support.
EQc1Enhanced Air Quality1 point Increased-ventilation or enhanced IAQ design assessment and supporting calculations.
EQc2Occupant ExperienceOption 3 — Thermal Environment1 point ASHRAE 55 thermal-comfort assessment, including operative temperature and PMV / PPD analysis where applicable.
EQc2Occupant ExperienceOption 4 — Sound EnvironmentUp to 2 points Acoustic criteria, mechanical-noise calculations and design support; project pathway may also use measurements.
EAp5Fundamental Refrigerant ManagementRequired prerequisite Refrigerant inventory, GWP and alternative-refrigerant design review; installation leak checks remain a field activity.
EAc7Enhanced Refrigerant ManagementUp to 2 points Low-GWP refrigerant assessment, weighted GWP calculations and refrigerant leakage-management design support.
WEp1Water Metering and ReportingRequired prerequisite Metering architecture, water-use boundaries and documentation support from design information.
WEp2Minimum Water EfficiencyRequired prerequisite Indoor water-use calculations from fixture flow / flush rates and occupancy assumptions.
WEc1Water Metering and Leak Detection1 point Submetering and leak-detection strategy, controls concept and documentation support.
WEc2Enhanced Water EfficiencyUp to 8 points Enhanced indoor water-use reduction calculations and design-option comparison.
EAp3Fundamental CommissioningRequired prerequisite MEP commissioning-plan, design-review and documentation support; independent CxP and field verification requirements apply.
EAc5Enhanced CommissioningEnvelope · Airtightness & thermographyUp to 4 points Enhanced MEP commissioning support plus enclosure-pathway airtightness testing, field verification and infrared thermography where selected.
T01Thermal PerformancePrecondition · no points Thermal-comfort design support using ASHRAE 55 metrics, operative temperature, PMV / PPD and adaptive comfort analysis.
T04Individual Thermal ControlUp to 3 points Personal thermal-control and comfort-design support, including modelling of thermal conditions where useful.
T07Humidity Control1 point Humidity-control design and dynamic humidity analysis where the selected WELL pathway accepts modelling evidence.
T09Outdoor Thermal ComfortUp to 3 points Outdoor thermal-comfort and microclimate modelling support where required by the selected project strategy.
SUPPORTAirtightness & thermographySupporting service · no WELL points Envelope diagnostics supporting thermal-comfort, condensation and IAQ investigations. This is a supporting service rather than a standalone WELL feature.
EEM01–EEM12Envelope, passive design & comfortEfficiency measure · no credit points EDGE App modelling for glazing ratio, reflectance, shading, insulation, glazing performance, airtightness, natural ventilation and related passive-design measures.
EEM13–EEM21HVAC, heating, DHW & ventilationEfficiency measure · no credit points Cooling and heating efficiency, variable-speed drives, fresh-air pre-conditioning, room controls, domestic hot water, economizers and demand-controlled ventilation.
EEM22–EEM26Lighting & demand controlsEfficiency measure · no credit points Internal and external lighting efficiency, lighting controls, skylight-related inputs and CO-based parking ventilation strategies.
EEM27–EEM29Cold storage & equipment efficiencyEfficiency measure · no credit points Cold-storage envelope, refrigeration-efficiency and applicable appliance-efficiency inputs for relevant project typologies.
EEM30–EEM32Metering & electrical efficiencyEfficiency measure · no credit points Heating and cooling submetering, smart energy meters and power-factor-correction strategy documentation.
EEM33–EEM37Renewables, additional savings & refrigerantsEfficiency measure · no credit points On-site and off-site renewable energy, additional energy-saving measures, carbon-offset inputs and low-impact refrigerant assessment.
WEM01/02/04/06–11Water-efficient fixtures & appliancesEfficiency measure · no credit points Design-stage water-use inputs and documentation for showers, faucets, WCs, bidets, urinals, kitchen fittings and applicable appliances.
WEM12–WEM17Water systems, reuse & meteringEfficiency measure · no credit points Pool covers, efficient irrigation, rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling, condensate recovery and smart water metering.
EEM / QAAirtightness & thermographySupporting QA · no EDGE points Airtightness-measure input verification and optional thermographic envelope QA; final evidence requirements remain subject to the EDGE audit pathway.
7.1Construction of new buildingsTechnical screening criterion · no credit points Primary-energy-demand / NZEB assessment and calculation support for the applicable taxonomy technical screening criteria.
7.2Renovation of existing buildingsTechnical screening criterion · no credit points Energy-performance assessment, including the applicable major-renovation route or primary-energy-demand reduction pathway.
DNSHClimate risk & vulnerability assessmentDNSH criterion · no credit points Physical climate-risk screening, future-climate scenarios and adaptation-measure assessment for building-performance risks.
7.7Acquisition & ownership of buildingsTechnical screening criterion · no credit points Energy-performance and supporting technical assessment for the applicable building-ownership criteria.
9.3Energy-performance servicesTechnical screening criterion · no credit points Building energy simulation and related engineering analysis supporting professional energy-performance services.
DNSHWater efficiency assessmentDNSH criterion · no credit points Fixture and sanitary-water performance review against the applicable DNSH water-efficiency requirements.
7.1 · >5,000 m²Airtightness & thermal-integrity verificationTechnical requirement · no credit points Airtightness testing and thermographic / thermal-integrity assessment for large new buildings where required by the applicable taxonomy criteria.

✓ indicates engineering, modelling, envelope-testing or documentation support that can be provided for the listed requirement. Credit / point labels show the maximum available within the stated issue where a points-based system is used; actual availability depends on project type, applicability and selected pathway. LEED values are shown for New Construction within LEED v5 BD+C; WELL point values are shown for WELL Certification (WELL Core can differ). EDGE is performance-based and uses efficiency measures rather than credit points; EU Taxonomy uses technical screening criteria and DNSH requirements rather than a points system. LCA / embodied-carbon services are intentionally excluded. Final certification responsibility, independent verification, specialist qualifications and any required site testing remain subject to the selected scheme and project scope.

Working process

From project information to defensible results.

A compact workflow designed for external collaboration: clear inputs, traceable assumptions and outputs that are straightforward to review.

STEP 01
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Scope & inputs

Review drawings, BIM exports, specifications and assessor requirements. Define model boundaries, scenarios and deliverables.

STEP 02
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Model build

Develop thermal geometry, zoning, constructions, gains, schedules, ventilation and relevant HVAC assumptions.

STEP 03
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Simulate & compare

Run hourly simulations, design variants and future-climate cases; isolate the parameters that materially affect performance.

STEP 04

Report & handover

Provide concise calculation evidence, tables, plots, screenshots, assumptions and QA notes for project use.

IES VE 3D building model of a large industrial logistics development
IES VE 3D model · industrial / logistics scaleModel view
Deliverables

Technical output that stays useful after the simulation ends.

The aim is not just to run the model, but to make the model logic and conclusions easy for your team, assessor and client to follow.

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Transparent assumptionsKey model inputs and decisions documented for review.
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Model QASanity checks and traceable scenario definitions.
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Clear result setsTables, plots and screenshots focused on the project question.
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Flexible handoverSuitable for subcontract or white-label consultant workflows.
Typical fit

Useful when modelling capacity becomes the bottleneck.

Particularly suited to projects where the modelling scope is defined, the deadline is fixed and the internal team needs dependable additional capacity.

Industrial & logistics developments

Large-volume buildings, mixed office / warehouse zoning and repeated design scenarios.

Complex office / warehouse zoning

Different schedules, gains, comfort targets and conditioning strategies in one model.

Peak-workload overflow

Extra modelling capacity without expanding your permanent team or changing the client relationship.

Short-deadline certification modelling

Defined BREEAM, LEED, WELL, EDGE or EU Taxonomy engineering packages with traceable assumptions and supporting calculation evidence.

You keep the client relationship. I provide the modelling capacity.

Available for international subcontract and white-label assignments. Fast scoping from drawings, BIM exports and assessor requirements.

SUBCONTRACTWHITE-LABELPROJECT-BASEDINTERNATIONAL
Contact

Have a model on your desk that needs capacity?

Send the project scope, available drawings or BIM export and the required output. I can review the modelling task and define a practical package for delivery.