Course Overview

New to the VE and want to learn more about the basics? This online course is designed to demonstrate key building performance modelling functions of the Virtual Environment as a clear, structured introduction to the software and its capabilities.

Through short, engaging videos and supporting resources, you’ll explore the core tools and workflows that underpin IESVE. See how to create and develop models, apply constructions and profiles, assign systems, and run integrated simulations, all within a single, unified platform used by professionals worldwide.

By the end of the course, you’ll understand how IESVE supports energy, carbon, airflow, daylight, HVAC and compliance analysis using a single 3D model. It’s the ideal starting point before progressing to more advanced, topic‑specific VE training and unlocking the full value of integrated building performance simulation.

What You'll Learn

This course covers the key concepts, tools, and workflows related to this topic.

  • Generate geometry quickly from start page templates, or from scratch, then edit and add details

  • Populate your 3D model with constructions; create systems and assign them; and create profiles as controllers, to run a dynamic simulation

  • Perform detailed airflow and daylight analysis, integrated to the same model

  • Add detailed HVAC systems if needed

  • Use the same model to perform compliance simulations or calculations

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction: The Start Page

    2. Model Geometry

    3. Complex Geometry

    4. Geometry Resources

    1. Energy & Carbon

    2. Energy & Carbon Resources

    1. Daylight

    1. Airflow & Ventilation

    2. Airflow Resources

    1. Introduction to ApacheHVAC & the Prototype Library

    2. ApacheHVAC System Design Wizard

    3. HVAC Resources

    1. Compliance in IESVE

    2. Compliance Resources

About this course

  • Free
  • 15 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long do I have access to the course?
    You will have access to this course for 3 months from the date you enrol, giving you plenty of time to complete the training at your own pace. If you would like to continue access after this period, you can simply re-enrol - your course progress and certificate will still be available.
  • Will I receive a certificate?
    Yes – an IES certificate of completion will be available once you have finished the course.
  • Any other questions?
    If you have any further questions, please contact the IES Training team at [email protected]