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The Value of Energy Modelling
Over the past twelve months, Richard Hodkinson Consultancy has invested significant resources developing our energy modelling capabilities to assist our clients. We use 3D modeling software tools such as DesignBuilder and Hevacomp for strategic heating design, cooling design, HVAC simulation, overheating assessments, daylight and sunlight analysis. SBEM Part L Compliance: DesignBuilder uses data such [...]
Daylighting
BRE requires the Average Daylight Factor (ADF) to be equal to or greater than 2% for kitchens and equal to or greater than 1.5% for living/dining rooms and home offices. If the ADF is lower than these levels, natural daylighting would not be effective in illuminating the internal space and artificial light would be in [...]
