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DesignBuilder 2025.1: Building Performance Simulation Software DesignBuilder 2025.1 is the latest version of the software for building energy simulation, HVAC design, and compliance analysis, running on the EnergyPlus v23.1 simulation engine . Key New Features New File Format & Interoperability Open XML File Format: Enables compatibility across DesignBuilder versions and supports data exchange with other tools . HVAC & Load Analysis DOAS Fresh Air Loops: New generic fan type for more accurate HVAC modeling . HVAC Load Reports: Beta feature using industry-standard tabular layouts . New Curve Types: QuadLinear and QuintLinear curves for heat pump systems . Compliance & Standards ASHRAE 90.1 2019 Appendix G: Now supported . Improved LEED v4.1 MEPC Reporting: Updated for industry compliance . NECB Templates:...

IES Virtual Environment 2025: Building Performance Analysis Software IESVE 2025 is the latest release of IES’s integrated building performance analysis software, launched in June 2025 with two Feature Packs (FP1 in October 2025, FP2 in March 2026). It delivers smarter HVAC modelling, thermal bridging analysis, PCM ceiling simulation, parametric analysis, and enhanced decarbonization tools . Key New Features in 2025 Building Envelope & Thermal Bridging Psi/Chi Thermal Bridging: Model thermal bridges using Psi and Chi values alongside existing Y-value and % increase methods; supports NECB, ASHRAE 90.1, UK Part L Armstrong PCM Ceilings: Exclusive simulation of Templok® Phase Change Material ceiling tiles for passive thermal energy storage; up to 15% energy cost reduction validated HVAC & Central Plant HARC System...

IES Virtual Environment 2025 | Integrated Building Performance Modeling & Analysis Software IES Virtual Environment 2025 is a comprehensive software suite for the simulation, analysis, and optimization of building performance. It enables architects, engineers, and sustainability consultants to model energy consumption, carbon emissions, daylighting, thermal comfort, and HVAC systems in an integrated digital environment. Core Functionality Overview: Whole-Building Energy & Carbon Simulation: Performs dynamic thermal simulation (using ApacheSim) to model energy flows, predict operational energy use, and calculate associated carbon emissions for compliance with standards like LEED, BREEAM, and ASHRAE 90.1. Integrated Daylighting & Thermal Comfort Analysis: Features Radiance-based daylight simulation and advanced comfort metrics (PMV, PPD) to evaluate visual and thermal conditions for occupant well-being and productivity. HVAC System...

hsbDesign for AutoCAD v29.0.10: The Intelligent MEP Design Engine for AutoCAD hsbDesign for AutoCAD v29.0.10 is a powerful, domain-specific plugin that transforms standard AutoCAD into a highly productive environment for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design, with a primary focus on HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and Plumbing/Piping systems. It adds a layer of intelligent, rule-based automation to the drafting process, enabling engineers and drafters to create accurate, code-compliant designs, perform automatic sizing calculations, and generate detailed documentation—all within the familiar AutoCAD interface. This version represents a mature toolset for professionals in building services engineering. Core Philosophy: Smart Objects, Not Just Lines The fundamental advantage of hsbDesign is its use of intelligent, parametric objects. Instead of drawing lines and...