The document describes a new tool called VE-Navigator for ASHRAE 90.1 that was designed to streamline and speed up the LEED energy calculation and submission process. It allows users to automatically create baseline models, size HVAC systems, run simulations, and generate reports formatted for submission. According to testimonials, it reduces the time to complete ASHRAE 90.1 PRM calculations by 45% and enables more accurate modeling with less human error. The tool is part of a suite of performance analysis software that can also analyze other LEED credits and is available for trial in December 2010.

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THE FUTURE OF LEED ENERGY NEW!
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Be more competitive! our new VE-Navigator for aSHraE 90.1 is designed
by experts in this field and has already been tested on live projects for
over 6 months. It streamlines and drastically speeds up the LEED Energy
calculation and submission process.
If you undertake aSHraE 90.1 appendix g the IES VE-Navigator for aSHraE 90.1 reports are created automatically in
Performance rating Method (PrM) makes LEED Energy Modeling Easy. We’ve a format suitable for submission and a
calculations you cannot afford to overlook created a structured workflow which takes number of features significantly reduce
the technical, commercial and productivity the user though the process and checks the time it takes to set up and create the
benefits this new tool offers. all required steps are done. baseline and proposed models. It was
granted EPaCt approval in Dec 2009.
LEED ENERGY MODELING MaDE EaSY...
SaVE TIME INCREaSE aCCURaCY STREaMLINED pROCESS
Instantly create all Manage and edit data
4 baseline models from for all 5 models from one It has reduced the time it takes us
proposed design model central file, reducing input to undertake aSHraE 90.1 PrM
duplication and error calculations by around 45%!
automatically assign
baseline constructions More accurately model
according to climate zone aSHraE 90.1 & 62.1 Steven V. Lembo associate,
baseline systems using LEED aP, Kohler ronan
automatically create templates
and size HVaC systems
(including aSHraE 62.1) gain feedback early
It has enabled more accurate
on to maximize LEED
Import and edit modeling of the baseline and
Energy Credits
aSHraE baseline proposed buildings, and facilitated
prototypes and other automatically create the reduction of human error.
pre-defined systems reports which mirror
the format required for Chris Flood
Import room and submission (LEED Eac1) Sr. Building analyst,
thermal zone Cobalt Engineering
template data Use the built-in Quality
assurance to reduce errors
Compare proposed and facilitate team Its enabled us to perform faster
and baseline buildings collaboration rudimentary models during early
data input side-by-side
design stages for LEED projects.
without calculation Model in detail complex
building geometry, HVaC or
automatically undertake renewable Energy systems Steven V. Lembo associate,
simulations across all 5 LEED aP, Kohler ronan
buildings in one go
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My initial impression is; it’s an amazing interface.
It completely takes the intimidation out of modeling for LEED.
Jimmy Stevens, Principal, Design Technology Leader, LEED AP, Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas
REVOLUTIONARY INTEGRATE OTHER LEED AND
VE-NAVIGATOR CONCEPT PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS ASHRAE 90.1
AROUND THE
our innovative new VE-Navigator as this tool integrates into the full GLOBE
concept provides a robust and detailed IES suite, you can easily perform
step-by-step structured workflow, which other analysis simulations straight UK & Europe –
streamlines the process and ensures no from your proposed design model. LEED (USa) is well
step is missed. known within the region.
Check performance against other
While Italy has just implemented
Revolutionary Interface LEED credits; Daylight, Comfort, Water
its own version of LEED.
> Easy to use workflow system and renewables, using our VE-Navigator
> Step-by-step guidance from model for LEED. Plus VE-Pro covers Light, Middle East & Asia – LEED (USa) rating
setup, to data assignment, simulation airflow, Climate, other Energy & Carbon, system very well known within the
and reporting Solar, HVaC, Egress and Value/Cost region. Plus, both Estidama and the
capabilities. Masdar approach reference and use
> Concise reporting with interactive
aSHraE 90.1.
filters for easy interrogation
India – LEED-India rating system
Unique Built-in Qa Functionality
uses aSHraE 90.1 methodology.
> Design team collaboration:
add and share notes Australia & NZ – aSHraE 90.1 HVaC
> track team progress: system prototypes important for
date/user stamp check box the Industrial & Public Building and
> Integrated guidance notes Healthcare green Star protocols.
gBCa moving towards JV3 performance
analysis automation based model using these standard
> Improved modeling efficiency aSHraE systems.
and accuracy
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> Significant time saving
to find out more about how IES complies
> rapid iteration with aSHraE 90.1 linked regulations
and rating Systems around the world.
“Both the highlighting feature and the ability to write notes after each step enables the user to leave any given model and
come back to it at a later date without the usual time wasted reviewing what has been completed and where additional
work is required. These features have proved very helpful when multiple users are working on the same model.”
Steven V Lembo, Associate, LEED AP Kohler Ronan
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