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JPA TO PROVIDE IN HOUSE DYNAMIC THERMAL MODELLING SIMULATIONS
11th September 2006
On Monday 4th September 2006 John Packer Associates were pleased to welcome Dianne Dyball (now Dianne Bowles) (pictured below) as their new ‘Sustainability Consultant’. Within this role Dianne will perform dynamic thermal modelling simulations using IES Virtual Environment technology. This system will allow JPA to ‘test-drive’ buildings to determine compliance with the latest Part L Building Regulations. Using this service will offer clients confidence that the building design has been optimised and the peace of mind the building services have been shown to function in the building.
The new IES Virtual Environment software allows analysis of an infinite number of variables such as the construction materials, size of rooms, usage, occupancy patterns, heat gains per room, types of building services such as boiler/heating efficiency, cooling systems and set-point temperatures for the services. The outcomes of the simulations can show the internal temperatures of the building as a whole and for each room, the energy associated with the heating/cooling, lighting and computing etc and the resulting carbon emissions.
These modelling techniques make it clearer for architects/designers to see how they can make their buildings comply with the new Part L building regulations as the software has a Building Regulations compliance module that has been approved by Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG, formerly ODPM).
This new service will benefit all types of clients; particularly those keen to reduce the environmental impact of their buildings, to reduce energy consumption, to determine the best strategy to avoid the use of air-conditioning, and to see the benefits of daylighting and optimum occupancy comfort.
Dianne has a sound knowledge of sustainable design and renewable technologies having played a vital role in the successful development of an energy saving wall lining product whilst working as a research officer for the University of Brighton in collaboration with Omnova Wallcoverings (UK) Ltd. In this role she utilised building thermal simulations (IES) to identify potential target markets for energy saving cooling systems, and provided strategic advice on developing sustainable technologies.
Dianne has an in depth knowledge of BREEAM and Ecohomes assessment methodologies, and is familiar with the latest legislation related to the built environment e.g. new Part L, EPBD, 10% renewables target and use of SBEM and energy certification.
Dianne graduated from University of Bradford in 2001 with an upper second class honours degree in Technology and Management (BSc), after which she achieved distinction from the University of Brighton for MSc Phase Change Materials for Thermal Storage in Buildings. The knowledge and skills she gained here relate to the energy performance and assessment of buildings, sustainable building design, the environmental impact of the built environment, and thermal modelling using IES VE. Dianne is also in the final stages of her PhD for the Development of an Innovative Wall Lining for Buildings Incorporating Phase Change Materials.
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11th September 2006
The new IES Virtual Environment software allows analysis of an infinite number of variables such as the construction materials, size of rooms, usage, occupancy patterns, heat gains per room, types of building services such as boiler/heating efficiency, cooling systems and set-point temperatures for the services. The outcomes of the simulations can show the internal temperatures of the building as a whole and for each room, the energy associated with the heating/cooling, lighting and computing etc and the resulting carbon emissions.
These modelling techniques make it clearer for architects/designers to see how they can make their buildings comply with the new Part L building regulations as the software has a Building Regulations compliance module that has been approved by Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG, formerly ODPM).
This new service will benefit all types of clients; particularly those keen to reduce the environmental impact of their buildings, to reduce energy consumption, to determine the best strategy to avoid the use of air-conditioning, and to see the benefits of daylighting and optimum occupancy comfort.
Dianne has a sound knowledge of sustainable design and renewable technologies having played a vital role in the successful development of an energy saving wall lining product whilst working as a research officer for the University of Brighton in collaboration with Omnova Wallcoverings (UK) Ltd. In this role she utilised building thermal simulations (IES) to identify potential target markets for energy saving cooling systems, and provided strategic advice on developing sustainable technologies.
Dianne has an in depth knowledge of BREEAM and Ecohomes assessment methodologies, and is familiar with the latest legislation related to the built environment e.g. new Part L, EPBD, 10% renewables target and use of SBEM and energy certification.
Dianne graduated from University of Bradford in 2001 with an upper second class honours degree in Technology and Management (BSc), after which she achieved distinction from the University of Brighton for MSc Phase Change Materials for Thermal Storage in Buildings. The knowledge and skills she gained here relate to the energy performance and assessment of buildings, sustainable building design, the environmental impact of the built environment, and thermal modelling using IES VE. Dianne is also in the final stages of her PhD for the Development of an Innovative Wall Lining for Buildings Incorporating Phase Change Materials.
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For further information:
Dianne Bowles, Sustainability Consultant, John Packer Associates dianne.bowles@jpa.uk.com
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Dianne Bowles, Sustainability Consultant, John Packer Associates dianne.bowles@jpa.uk.com
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