Building Simulation Group

The intention of the CIBSE Building Simulation Group is to inform and promote best practice in using computer simulation codes for building-related applications, to improve the accuracy of predicting their performance in practice with the aim of designing comfortable and healthier buildings with optimum energy efficiency.
Objectives of the group
- To broaden members' knowledge, skills and awareness of the available computer simulation tools, evaluation methods, computer-based problem solving, etc.
- To act as a medium for providing information that meets the requirements of the interested parties in relation to computer simulation codes for building and services system design and operation.
- To work with CIBSE in developing new publications to provide guidance in the application of simulation tools, best practices and quality control.
- To seek collaboration with other groups within CIBSE, such as the Natural Ventilation Group, the Intelligent Buildings Group, etc. who can benefit from the application of building simulation tools.
- To provide speakers for CIBSE events, technical papers, seminars and training courses, and to organise a programme of events for group members and interested parties in collaboration with CIBSE regions
Building Simulation Group Vision for 2050
How can building modelling change to deliver the needs of a sustainable future?
A vision to inspire further research, development and education.
To provide feedback on our vision statement or collaborate with us please send an email to [email protected]

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Upcoming Events
View All- Group Building Simulation
- Date October 11th 2023, 17:30 - 19:00
- Location London
- Group Building Simulation
- Date October 11th 2023, 17:30 - 19:00
- Location London
Latest News
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- Article category
- News
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- 27 Oct 22
CIBSE launches new guidance focused on blinds and internal shading in response to increasing temperatures
CIBSE’s new Technical Memorandum 69 Dynamic thermal modelling of basic blinds (TM69: 2022) recognises the role of internal shading in reducing indoor air temperatures, along the impact on internal daylight and acoustics.
Knowledge Items
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Peer Reviewed – Published July 2015
AM11 Building performance modelling (2015)
- Available to Members from FREE
- Standard price from £76.00 +VAT
- Jul 2015
- CIBSE
- PDF and Hard Copy
- Standard Rate
- From £76.00 +VAT
- Member Rate
- From FREE

Peer Reviewed – Published October 2013
TM52 The limits of thermal comfort: avoiding overheating (2013)
- Available to Members from FREE
- Standard price from £42.00 +VAT
- Oct 2013
- CIBSE
- PDF and Hard Copy
- Standard Rate
- From £42.00 +VAT
- Member Rate
- From FREE

Peer Reviewed – Published May 2017
TM59 Design methodology for the assessment of overheating risk in homes (2017)
- Available to Members from FREE
- Standard price from £40.00 +VAT
- May 2017
- CIBSE
- PDF and Hard Copy
- Standard Rate
- From £40.00 +VAT
- Member Rate
- From FREE

Peer Reviewed – Published January 2022
TM54 Evaluating operational energy use at the design stage (2022)
- Available to Members from FREE
- Standard price from £60.00 +VAT
- Jan 2022
- CIBSE
- PDF and Hard Copy
- Standard Rate
- From £60.00 +VAT
- Member Rate
- From FREE

Peer Reviewed – Published October 2022
TM69 Dynamic thermal modelling of basic blinds (2022)
- Available to Members from FREE
- Standard price from £60.00 +VAT
- Oct 2022
- CIBSE
- PDF and Hard Copy
- Standard Rate
- From £60.00 +VAT
- Member Rate
- From FREE
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