Case Study: Fife Council achieves improved comfort and energy efficiency with Integrated Environmental Solutions' IES Virtual Environment

Fife Council optimizes a 24-bed care home design with Integrated Environmental Solutions

Fife Council used Integrated Environmental Solutions' IES Virtual Environment (IESVE) to analyze the energy efficiency and occupant comfort for the design of a new care home. Their challenge was to ensure the building design would avoid overheating and provide good air quality and daylight while utilizing passive natural ventilation strategies.

Integrated Environmental Solutions provided dynamic thermal simulation and daylight analysis using the IESVE, which identified overheating risks in south-facing rooms. The solution informed specific design modifications, including solar-controlled glazing, larger window openings, and blinds. This process ensured regulatory compliance, optimized occupant comfort, and prevented costly post-construction changes for the council.

Fife Council