[May 22, 2012] IES Rolls Out Latest Release of Virtual Environment Software at AIA 2012 [Manufacturing Close - Up] Tweet (Manufacturing Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), a provider of integrated performance analysis software and consulting services for sustainable building design and operation, announced the latest release of its Virtual Environment software suite, IESVE 2012. According to the company, this includes the new ModelViewer II which features solar shading, solar arc and improved reporting capabilities, and is available to all VE-Gaia and VE-Pro users. Important Solar Analysis features have also been added to the VE- Pro module SunCast, allowing users to view Solar Energy/Intensity on a 3D model. With the new ModelViewer II users can now view real time shadows on the 3D model and choose the date and time they want shown. The new solar arc tool visualizes the sun's position in the sky in relation to the 3D model and the user can choose to toggle on or off views which show: azimuth, altitude, defined time, sun rise and sun set times, autumn equinox, and summer and winter solstices. Video animations can also be created across time periods. ModelViewer II also offers camera path functionality for video creation and reporting. The video formats supported now include .avi, .mpg, .mp4 and .wmv. There have also been updates to allow model viewing and image creation for reports. These include new viewer and image modes, adjustable sky background and the ability to turn on/off grid lines to give perspective and scale. The new Solar Analysis features in SunCast offer users the ability to view solar intensity and solar exposure on a 3D model and determine their own parameters for analysis such as time period and resolution. This allows users to understand the intensity of the sun externally on the building facade and, amongst other analysis, identify the most effective place to position solar/PV panels based on the sun intensity received. "The new solar features in IESVE 2012 are very important for early architectural analysis as part of a whole-building sustainable design process," said Don McLean, founder and CEO of IES. "Solar and daylight levels impact on form, orientation and window/wall ratios and shading requirements, amongst others. The AIA theme - Design Connects - rings true with this understanding of the way in which climate and building design connect and how this is key to low- energy, sustainable design. Our upgrades help us to further assist architects and designers from start to finish." More Information: http://www.iesve.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2012 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]