Monodraught and building performance analysis specialist, IES, have developed Performance Components – ‘a revolutionary way of modelling natural ventilation systems’ using the IES Virtual Environment Suite.
Monodraught explained: “While Monodraught pioneered its Windcatcher natural ventilation system over 20 years ago, until recently modelling such wind tower systems was considered time- consuming and complicated. Architects and consultants often encounter problems understanding the true impact of incorporating Windcatcher systems within their buildings, due to the difficulty in verifying the achievable improvements. Conventional modelling involves constructing a 3D representation within a specific model, and assigning each face with a performance factor that quantifies its ability to ‘catch’ the air. However, the process is often misunderstood and timeconsuming.” Monodraught’s ‘vision’ was a library of predefined 3D representations of its systems easily ‘draggable’ from a catalogue of products onto a building model. With the launch of Performance Components, it says ‘there is now a defined method for modelling wind tower natural ventilation systems that can be recognised across the sector’.
