Building Simulation for Architects – BIM Workflow & Verification
From the BIM model to energy and comfort verification
Architects face energy decisions early on: massing, glazing areas, shading and construction determine a building's energy demand and summer comfort. With dynamic building simulation, these effects can be assessed while the design is still open to change. VICUS BUILDINGS brings this simulation into everyday planning – with direct BIM import and a 3D workflow that follows familiar CAD tools.
From design to robust verification
Import the BIM model
Read IFC, DXF and PDF files directly and use them as the basis for the thermal model. The geometry from the architectural design does not need to be redrawn.
Model in the design phase
Quickly parameterize zones, components and windows in a 3D environment. Variants can be assessed while the design is still open to change.
Energy demand & comfort
Simulate heating and cooling demand, room temperatures and thermal comfort dynamically across a full year – instead of relying on lump-sum monthly balances.
Summer overheating
Verify summer thermal protection via overheating degree hours and deliberately size shading, thermal mass and night ventilation.
What VICUS BUILDINGS does for architects
- BIM workflow: IFC, DXF and PDF import instead of double modeling – the architectural geometry becomes the basis of the thermal model.
- Design-stage assessment: compare variants of glazing, orientation and shading before they are locked in.
- Energy demand: determine heating and cooling demand dynamically and secure energy requirements early.
- Summer thermal protection: verification per DIN 4108-2 via overheating degree hours – with a physically correct representation of thermal mass and night ventilation.
- Professional reports: export results as traceable, customizable reports for clients and approval.
Frequently asked questions
Experience building simulation in your own project
Try VICUS BUILDINGS free for 30 days – or let us walk you through the workflow from BIM import to verification in a personal demo.