SBEM Calculations Levels 3, 4 & 5

Our accredited energy assessors used approved SBEM software to predict the thermal and energy performance of buildings. Computer models are constructed for the proposed development and incorporate data on building form, orientation, envelope design, building materials, HVAC, and lighting systems to predict its performance.

Level 3 software is for existing buildings with common characteristics, while level 4 software is used to analyse new and more complex building designs that may have air conditioning systems.

Furthermore, our Accredited Energy Assessors can produce Level 5 dynamic thermal models for new buildings. This type of modelling is preferred when a building has a more complex design, incorporating atria or specialist building fabric design.