Course Overview

This advanced training course brings together specialist IESVE workflows to help you model building performance with greater depth, accuracy, and confidence. Designed for practitioners working on real world projects, it focuses on applying advanced analysis techniques to support informed, defensible design decisions.

One lesson explores tariff analysis using the Tariff Tool and OpenEI, learning how electrical and gas rate structures influence operational energy costs and how to visualise results effectively. Another lesson introduces hybrid ventilation modelling using the Monodraught HVR® Navigator, covering system assignment, dynamic simulation, and performance review within ApacheSim and VistaPro. Thermal comfort analysis is examined for both air conditioned and naturally ventilated buildings, with reference to metrics used by LEED, BREEAM, and WELL. In addition, the course addresses ground coupled heat transfer, comparing traditional steady state methods with the Kiva™ dynamic engine to better understand heat loss, energy use, and overheating risk.

Together, these sessions equip you to deliver more robust, performance led VE analyses.

What You'll Learn

This course covers the following key concepts, tools and workflows.

  • Perform tariff and rate analysis using OpenEI and the IES Tariff Tool

  • Model and simulate hybrid ventilation systems within IESVE

  • Assess thermal comfort for compliance with LEED, BREEAM, and WELL

  • Apply dynamic ground coupling using the Kiva™ heat transfer engine

Course curriculum

    1. IES Tariff Tool: Using OpenEI

    1. Using the Monodraught HVR® Navigator

    1. Achieving Thermal Comfort Performance through Simulation

    2. FAQ Thermal Comfort

    1. Ground Coupling in IESVE

    2. Notes Modelling Ground Contact Constructions

About this course

  • Free
  • 6 lessons
  • 4 hours 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]