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All new non-residential buildings must comply with Part L2A of the Building Regulations; the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) and Dynamic Simulation Modelling (DSM) are both approved methods for undertaking Part L2A compliance calculations.
Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) and Dynamic Simulation Modelling (DSM) calculate the energy used and CO2 emissions generated by a building, through the modelling of the building’s features, including:
Whilst both SBEM and DSM methods are approved for undertaking compliance assessments; DSM is a significantly more accurate assessment and in the majority of cases DSM offers the design team significant benefits, not least of which is peace of mind.
DSM calculations run iterations at 10-minute intervals throughout the year, linking to actual historical weather data and accurate sun path analysis. It is such features, not available in SBEM, which provide the greatest benefit to assessment.
Stroma Tech’s team of Energy Assessors are all trained and accredited in the use of industry-leading DSM software, IES Virtual Environment.
With an additional 9% reduction required in CO2 emissions compared to 2010 standards, meeting compliance requirements with Part L2A 2013 is becoming increasingly more challenging.
• Stroma Tech can assist you in reducing this compliance burden with our 3 tier approach.
• Flexible and cost-effective, we match our SBEM and DSM services with the needs of our Clients.
• From “sense check” compliance only assessments
• To guidance and assistance all the way from the concept stages through to project completion.
We deliver improved cost certainty, along with the benefit of value-added assistance throughout the project.
• BREEAM
• SAP Calculations
• DECs
• EPCs
QUICK LINKSThe engineer was very patient,
cooperative and managed to keep a sense of humour throughout a challenging few hours for everyone on site.
Tony Flynn
