Applications Manual AM 11 Building energy and environmental modelling

Publication Year

1998

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Energy costs and carbon dioxide emissions for office buildings can vary by about a factor of eight, indicating the significant opportunity that exists for energy savings. The room thermal response in modern, well insulated buildings is highly dramatic. Building energy and environmental modelling (BEEM) software allows comparison of different design and refurbishment options in order to optimise building performance and to improve the quality of buildings. It encourages the adoption of innovative design features, and assists communications within the design team. Many BEEM software tools exist; this manual provides guidance on the selection and appropriate use of these tools, and on initiating modelling studies from brief development to results interpretation. The scope of the manual covers the modelling of thermal, airflow and lighting performance in buildings, with a focus on thermal modelling.

Document History

Superseded by 'Building performance modelling. 2nd edition' (CIBSE, 2015).

ISBN

9780900953859

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