VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT (VE)
Virtual Environment (VE) is an in-depth suite of integrated analysis tools for the design and retrofit of buildings. The platform leverages a world-leading simulation engine to allow cross-team collaboration between architects, engineers and contractors, from concept design to operation. Embedding energy and performance analysis into the heart of the design process, and across the entire building lifecycle.
VE APPLICATIONS
Explore the capabilities of the VE's multiple integrated applications.
ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE
Create or import model geometry as an integral part of design and building performance analysis. Use this energy model with the site location to inform accurate solar shading data for simulation, while viewing results graphically or applied to the 3D model.
COMPLIANCE
COMPLIANCE
Use our internationally validated navigators to streamline the workflow and offer built-in QA and collaboration options when targeting global certification ratings or local compliance. Save time with auto-generated models and data, and automated reports, with clear display of pass/fail metrics.
LIGHT
LIGHT
Quickly assess daylight simulation metrics or design and analyse lighting schemes. Perform daylighting for LEED and BREEAM, electric lighting design, glare prediction, and climate-based daylight modelling: daylight harvesting, daylight dimming and daylight autonomy with industry standard output options and visual metrics.
HVAC & Loads
HVAC & Loads
Integrate HVAC and natural ventilation with the dynamic thermal simulation to improve equipment and plant sizing. Create detailed HVAC systems, produce automated loads reports and access either CIBSE Loads Calculations or ASHRAE Heat Balance Methods.
Airflow
AIRFLOW
Quickly & easily simulate bulk airflow for natural ventilation studies with custom controls. Predict air-speed, occupant comfort, overheating and air temperature. Use Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for an in-depth analysis of airflow and heat transfer in and around buildings with dynamic visuals.