Performance Modeling
Early Design Phase Modeling is Critical to Setting a Project on a Path to Low Energy and Carbon Emissions
Unlike modeling for Code Compliance or to meet a certification standard where results can differ from real performance by up to 30%, performance modeling is a process to evaluate the actual expected performance of a building, for the purposes of system selection and planning. Performance modeling accurately captures real-world conditions like operations, stack effect in high rise buildings, and degradation of systems that can occur over time. To support our clients in meeting their goals, the JB&B Deep Carbon Reduction group leverages early design phase energy modeling to inform decision making and assess true building performance.
Our Process:
Establish project goals and performance indicators.
Develop a highly accurate energy model of building systems and components.
Assess alternative design strategies, HVAC systems, envelope parameters, and evaluate their impact on energy use, energy cost, and carbon emissions.
Guide the project team to system selection in support of their goals.
Energy Code Compliance Modeling
Code Compliance Energy Modeling with a Focus on Cross-disciplinary Interaction of Complex Systems
Construction codes are evolving to become more stringent, and staying ahead of these requirements is essential to ensure a smooth permitting process. The JB&B Deep Carbon Reduction Group has extensive experience in developing energy code compliance models, evaluating minimum envelope requirements, and balancing the building systems to result in a successful code submission to the permitting agency.
Our Process:
Identify applicable code requirements and evaluate compliance pathways.
Coordinate with the project team to understand parameters such as geometry, envelope, and HVAC system.
Develop an energy model to determine code compliance at each project milestone.
Prepare documents and submit to the permitting agency.
LEED Energy Performance Modeling
Energy Modeling to Support your LEED Certification Goals
The Deep Carbon Reduction Group can help you achieve your target level of certification thanks to our deep knowledge of credit requirements and reviewer expectations.
Our Process:
Identify applicable baseline requirements and evaluate compliance pathways.
Collaborate on an overall LEED strategy to determine the most effective points to pursue towards certification.
Coordinate with the project team to understand parameters such as geometry, envelope and HVAC system.
Prepare and submit documents to LEED.