Autodesk, in collaboration with Integrated Environmental Solutions, will offer building performance analysis on the Revit platform

DALLAS, AHR Expo, January 30 – Autodesk announced that it is collaborating with Integrated Environmental Solutions Ltd. (IES) to further enhance the Revit software platform with features supporting long-term sustainable design. At the AHR Expo 2007 exhibition, Autodesk presented a prototype of how performance analytical tools from IES, combined with Autodesk Revit Systems solutions, can accurately analyze building performance. The data generated in this way will improve the decision-making process and provide architects and engineers with a foundation for designing better functioning, long-term sustainable buildings.
    “Designing more sustainable and energy-efficient buildings is key to mitigating the impacts of climate change and reducing building operating costs. A fundamental direction for the further development of building information modeling solutions for us is enhancing the capabilities to conduct various types of analyses on the building information model,” said Jay Bhatt, Vice President of Autodesk Building Solutions. “Building performance analysis will help architects and engineers design more sustainable structures, and we are excited to collaborate with Integrated Environmental Solutions to make these features available on the Revit platform.”
    A growing number of architects, designers, and engineers are addressing these challenges using Autodesk Revit building information modeling platform. The combination of the Revit platform and building performance analysis tools that can examine the impacts of alternative design strategies, consider physical, climatic, and ecological factors, and analyze energy use, lighting, and materials used in the building information model, will help designers achieve greater operational efficiency and better functioning buildings.
    Autodesk and IES are working together to bring robust building performance analysis features to the Revit platform, which will be implemented through workflows between Autodesk Revit Systems software for building mechanical engineers, electrical systems, and installations, and IES software. Autodesk and IES demonstrated during their presentation at AHR Expo how the concurrent use of these two applications can conduct various building performance analyses including thermal analysis, load calculations, and sunlight evaluation with LEED assemblies and solar studies.
    These comprehensive analytical capabilities will help design teams understand the complex interrelationships of thermal properties, lighting, and airflow within the design better and more thoroughly, enabling them to make more informed design decisions, minimize risks, and optimize building performance.
    Dr. Don McLean, CEO of IES Ltd., remarked, “We hope our partnership with Autodesk through the support of our building performance analysis tools will help designers in the construction industry meet the demand for long-term sustainable designs and further enhance the value of building information models.”

Autodesk offers the most comprehensive portfolio of products for the construction industry with the right combination of cutting-edge technologies, twenty years of industry experience, and unparalleled global services. From the most advanced current technology in building information modeling to the most widely used design and documentation solutions, Autodesk supports all needs throughout the building lifecycle. Its construction products include Autodesk Revit Building, Autodesk Revit Structure, Autodesk Revit Systems, Autodesk Architectural Desktop, Autodesk Building Systems, Autodesk FMDesktop, and Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series.

Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) Ltd., founded in 1994, is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. Its software is the first commercially available system for integrated building performance analysis. It analyzes all aspects of building performance, from energy use to environmental impact to the comfort and safety of occupants. More information can be found at www.iesve.com.
Autodesk, Inc. is a global leader in 2D and 3D design software for manufacturing, construction, media, and entertainment. Since the introduction of AutoCAD in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of cutting-edge digital prototyping solutions that help customers practically test ideas before realizing them. Fortune 1000 companies use Autodesk tools to visualize, simulate, and analyze the real-world performance of their designs in the early stages of development, helping them save time and money, increase quality, and foster innovation. For more information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com or www.autodesk.cz.