Getting started with the IES-VE

Name: Getting started with the IES-VE
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Getting started with the Integrated environmental solutions (IES-VE), One of the popular software for BIM solutions.

Created byMaryam Q.

Last updated 3/2021

English

What you'll learn

You will learn the basic and advanced information of using IES-VE software for building energy performance, green building design and sustainability.
You will be able to build basic 3D model for buildings
You will be able to do solar shading calculations
You will be able to do shadow analysis
You will be able to do thermal calculations and simulations
You will be able to do HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system simulation and calculations
You will be able to do air movement simulations
You will be able to do day lighting and electrical lighting simulation and calculations

Course content

8 sections • 48 lectures • 1h 50m total length

Getting the free trial of IES VE software2:19
Getting the student licence with discounted price3:11

IES VE basic information2:59
Learn the IES VE basic information: adjust grid settings, set units to metric, configure region and city, and choose a design source from database.
basic geometry creation4:03
Adding Roof0:46
Adding Doors and Windows1:32
Adding partitions1:13
Go to plan view, select the object, and draw partitions using the default specifications to divide spaces, then place midpoints to generate the partition and view it in metric.
Adding Hole0:46
Connecting spaces1:28
Merging spaces0:56
Copying, moving and scale changing objects1:39
How to create extruded shapes1:43
How to create solar shading device1:53

Sun path and Sun up/down time1:44
Solar shading calculations3:43
Suncast Images- Single and timed images2:30
Suncast Images- Fly-round images1:24
Suncast Images- Sun-view image1:19
Suncast Images- Explaining the work of other buttons1:56
Example on shadow analysis and solar shading calculation- 12:53
explore shadow and shading analysis for an adjacent building in a plan view, adjusting the building height to five meters, and adding two windows to observe shading effects.
Example on shadow analysis and solar shading calculation- 23:55
Conduct a shadow analysis in ies-ve to determine whether the wall is shaded by an adjacent building from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in a tropical climate for reporting.
Example on shadow analysis and solar shading calculation- 31:47
Suncast - The Analysis View 11:12
Suncast - The Analysis View 23:22
Suncast - The Analysis View 30:58
Suncast - The Analysis View 41:17
Suncast - The Analysis View 51:28

Apache introduction0:41
Apache - Editing the assigned construction materials - part 11:36
Apache - Editing the assigned construction materials- part 22:29
Apache - Editing the assigned construction materials- part 32:45
Apache - Adding new construction materials- part 13:06
Apache - Adding new construction materials - part 20:49
Learn how adding construction materials affects thermal transmissions and thermal resistance, with values changing according to material thickness, conductivity, and resistance, totaling the wall's overall thickness.
Apache - Adding new construction materials - part 33:04
Add a construction material by selecting system materials, choosing concrete tiles, copying and pasting as construction tiles, then add a membrane under the tiles and insulation boards with adjusted thickness.
Apache - Assigning the new construction materials to the building2:40
Running Apache Simulation and extracting the results from VistaPro5:22

Radiance 12:49
Explore Radiance 1 in IES-VE to perform internal and external daylighting simulations, generate three images, view daylighting levels, and use four simulate types to create photorealistic images under sky conditions.
Radiance 21:40
Set up Radiance 2 view positions, choose image size and projection types (perspective, fisheye variants), adjust the focus point, run the simulation, and view the resulting images.
Radiance 31:48
Radiance 41:57

Requirements

There are no essential course requirements, just a simple knowledge about basic principles of building physics and a desire to learn more about green building design and sustainability, building performance and energy-efficient buildings.
This course explains how to use IES-VE software in step by step and in a simplified way, and no need for any techniques to be taken previously.

Description

This course provides a comprehensive and simplified approach to learning and utilizing the IES-VE software, from beginner to advanced levels. With step-by-step instructions, participants will be guided through the process without any prerequisite knowledge or technical expertise required. Whether you're an architect, engineer, urban planner, interior designer, energy consultant, or green building professional, this course is designed to cater to a diverse range of sectors.

Led by Dr. Maryam Qays, a highly qualified expert in Architecture Engineering with a PhD, a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, and over five years of experience, participants can rest assured that they will be learning from a knowledgeable and experienced instructor. Dr. Qays has specialized expertise in utilizing the IES-VE software and is passionate about teaching others how to effectively use it.

The primary objective of this course is to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to design, evaluate, and analyze sustainability, building performance, and energy-efficient buildings. Through practical examples and hands-on exercises, participants will gain proficiency in using the IES-VE software to optimize building designs, enhance energy efficiency, and minimize environmental impact.

By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the software's features and functionalities, enabling them to confidently incorporate it into their professional practices. They will be able to leverage the capabilities of the IES-VE software to create sustainable and energy-efficient building designs, making significant contributions to the field of architecture, engineering, and green building practices.

Join this course today and embark on a journey to enhance your skills, broaden your knowledge, and unlock new opportunities in the realm of sustainable building design and evaluation.

Who this course is for:

This course is for architects, engineers, urban planners, interior designers, and energy and green building consultants to design and evaluate sustainability, building performance and energy-efficient buildings.

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IES VE free trial and student licence2 lectures • 6min

IES VE 2019 start page1 lecture • 6min

IES VE Modeling11 lectures • 19min

IES VE - SunCast14 lectures • 29min

Apache - Thermal Calculation and simulation9 lectures • 23min

RadianceIES4 lectures • 8min

MacroFlo3 lectures • 10min

Introduction to ApacheHVAC4 lectures • 10min

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