Course Overview

This course provides comprehensive guidance on using IESVE to support building performance analysis workflows commonly undertaken in North America. Through a structured collection of expert led training, you’ll learn how to work confidently across many areas of analysis, all within a single, integrated platform.

The course explores practical applications: from BIM workflows to daylight studies to airflow, as well as heating and cooling load calculations, HVAC equipment sizing, airside and waterside system modelling, parametric simulation, and advanced control strategies. 

Regulatory workflows are embedded throughout, with dedicated content covering ASHRAE 90.1, NECB, Title 24, state and regional compliance, and decarbonisation modelling. Whether you’re developing detailed system designs, validating performance, or demonstrating compliance, this course equips you with the skills to apply IESVE effectively across real world projects.

What You'll Learn

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

  • Build and develop robust IESVE model geometry

  • Perform ASHRAE heating and cooling load calculations, and system sizing

  • Evaluate HVAC sizing, and model different systems and controls in detail

  • Incorporate airflow and daylight, with parametric simulation options for optimisation

  • Run energy, carbon, tariff, and code compliance simulations for North America

  • Integrate BIM workflows and model specialist building and system types

Course curriculum

    1. Course Breakdown

    1. Creating Model Geometry in IESVE

    2. Lesson Slides: Creating Model Geometry in IESVE

    1. Heating and Cooling Loads Calculations and HVAC Equipment Sizing

    1. ASHRAE Heating and Cooling Loads and HVAC Equipment Sizing

    2. Lesson Slides: ASHRAE Heating and Cooling Loads and HVAC Equipment Sizing

    3. Other Resources: ASHRAE Heating and Cooling Loads and HVAC Equipment Sizing

    4. FAQ_Generating the Loads Spreadsheet

    1. ApacheHVAC - Airside

    2. Notes ApacheHVAC Airside

    3. Project Archive ApacheHVAC Airside

    1. Fundamentals of Airside Controllers

    2. Notes Fundamentals of Airside Controllers

About this course

  • Free
  • 95 lessons
  • 51.5 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]