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BIM Import 

 

The BIM Import extension allows you to import 3D CAD buildings directly into IDA ICE, using the open and neutral IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) format.

 

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The IFC format, which is commonly used for BIM (Building Information Modeling) models, includes geometry (walls, roofs, walls, windows and doors), spaces (in order to create zones), and sets of properties (for walls, windows and materials). All leading architectural tools can export to the IFC format, such as ArchiCAD, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD Architecture, MagiCAD, Bentley Architecture, and many more.

 

Details:
  • Available as extension for Standard edition
  • Included with Expert and Educational edition
  • Requires IDA ICE version 4.5 (or higher)
 

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Enhanced Window Models

 

The Enhanced Window Models extension allows for openable windows and doors. It provides natural ventilation controlled by schedules (arbitrary control function block diagrams with the Expert edition). 

 

Enhanced Window Models

 

It can also be used to simulate ventilated double skin facades and other complex glass facades. A detailed pane-by-pane window model according to ISO 15099 is included, allowing for more realistic and detailed simulation of windows. Properties for each layer (panes, cavities and shades) can be defined, making it possible to construct arbitrary window configurations. An extensive database is included.

  

Details:
  • Available as extension for Standard edition
  • Included with Expert and Educational edition
  • Requires IDA ICE version 4.5 (or higher)
 
 

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Slab Cooling and Heating

 

The Slab Cooling and Heating extension allows you to handle embedded heating and cooling systems (TABS) – both water based and electrical.  

 

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Separated water based cooling panels and radiators are available in the Standard edition, while the Slab Cooling and Heating extension adds the possibility for combined heating and cooling panels.

  

Details:
  • Available as extension for Standard edition
  • Included with Expert and Educational edition
  • Requires IDA ICE version 4.5 (or higher)
 
 

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ASHRAE 90.1 

 

The ASHRAE 90.1 extension helps to perform the Building Performance Rating Method in Appendix G of ASHRAE 90.1-2007, which is used in Green Building Programs like LEED and BREEAM. 
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A template simplifies the creation of the Proposed Building model and the extension automatically converts it to a Baseline Building, according to Appendix G. The conversion includes database support for envelope properties and space types as well as automatic HVAC-system selection and rescaling of windows and sky-lights. Design runs to decide equipment capacities and annual simulations for four directions are done automatically. Reports are designed to fit with LEED submittal forms and other resource documents on LEED Online. Currently System 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8 are supported.

 

Details:
  • Available as extension for Standard and Expert edition
  • Requires IDA ICE version 4.6 (or higher)
  • Not available for Educational editions

 

 

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Ice Rinks and Pools

 

The Ice Rinks and Pools extension allows you to have open ice and water surfaces in a zone.

 

The models account for both mass and heat transfer between the surface and the zone. Needed cooling and heating of the water in order to reach and maintain desired setpoint temperatures are modeled. For ice formation, the phase-change process is treated and the continuous refreshment of pool water is also accounted for. For ice rinks, two pipe layers are modeled, one for freezing the ice and another below the ice layer to heat the ground in order to prevent frost propagation.

  

Details:
  • Available as extension for Standard and Expert edition
  • Requires IDA ICE version 4.6 (or higher)
  • Not available for Educational editions
 
 

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