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that help sustain infrastructure and the environment because Hevacomp’s substantive analysis applications leverage the content of building information modeling, incorporating rigorous engineering and enabling infrastructure professionals and owner-operators to improve building performance and reduce lifecycle costs. For example, the newly refurbished three-story St. Charles Community Hospital healthcare facility in London that was designed by Capita Symonds will provide primary care and local community services with facilities specializing in injuries, dental surgeries, podiatry treatment, x-ray imaging, GP surgeries, and a new renal dialysis facility. The building is of signiﬁcant architectural interest, but had limited interior space. The primary goal of the project was to use natural ventilation in the building to enable a low-energy, sustainable solution that complied with U.K. building regulations. A 3D model of the building was constructed using Hevacomp’s CAD input program. An analysis of overheating was conducted using Hevacomp Dynamic Simulation to determine the frequency of overheating, which turned out to be a signiﬁcant problem and justiﬁed the need for mechanical cooling in some areas. Bentley further expanded its building performance toolset through a June 2008 agreement with Environmental Design Solutions Limited (EDSL). The agreement grants Bentley exclusive worldwide rights to distribute EDSL’s Tas suite of software products used to simulate the dynamic thermal performance of buildings and their systems. Tas Building Designer performs dynamic building simulation with integrated natural and forced airﬂow. Tas Ambiens is a robust and easy-to-use computational ﬂuid dynamics package that produces a cross section of microclimate variations within a space. Behind Tas software’s speed and comprehensive capabilities is a powerful customized engine that incorporates sophisticated energy simulation techniques such as computational ﬂuid dynamics. Its thermal analysis capabilities allow building engineers to create more sustainable designs by comparing alternative heating and cooling strategies and building designs for comfort, equipment sizing, and energy demand. Tas also supports efforts to reduce environmental impact by, for example, helping those designing in the United Kingdom meet Part L2 of the government’s building regulations. Bhupinder Singh, senior vice president, Bentley Software, noted, “Improving the energy efﬁciency of buildings is a pressing need given the rising cost and depleting supplies of fossil fuels. We are excited to announce that work is currently under way to further integrate Hevacomp HVAC design tools with Tas for a seamless design-with-analysis workﬂow.” The ultimate goal is to drive innovation in applications and best practices that will be instrumental in creating the next generation of sustainable buildings. The U.S. Green Building Council reports that green buildings beneﬁt the environment, economy, and community by conserving natural resources, optimizing lifecycle performance, and enhancing occupant health and comfort. Ultimately, society will beneﬁt from an expanded supply of energy-efﬁcient buildings that conserve precious resources and lead to a cleaner environment. Volume 6 Issue 1 | Be Magazine 21 http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Products/Bentley Tas/ http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Products/Hevacomp Dynamic Simulation/

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BE Magazine - Volume 6, Issue 1 Contents Anticipation’s Name Is V8i Be Awards of Excellence Kicks Off Competition Bentley Launches the Most Comprehensive SoftwarePortfolio for Infrastructure Ever Assembled in a Single Release MicroStation V8i Up Close & Personal Is Water the New Oil? How Does Intent Become Reality? Does Performance Create Sustainability? Renewing Confidence in Public Highway Infrastructure Enterprisewide System Manages International Airport Standardized CAD/GIS Platform Streamlines Infrastructure Engineering 3D Modeling Refines Reusable Design for Plant Prototype Lean Teams Deliver Automotive Assembly Plants Through Innovative Use of BIM Integrated 3DModels Enable Compact and Safe Plant Design Sustainable Development Supports Thriving Community Terminal Pumps Natural Gas Through Longest Subsea Pipeline Large UtilityWorks To Reduce SO2 Emissions Aging Power Station Boosts Engineering Productivity Hydropower Dam To Fuel Growing Economy Collaboration Tools Accelerate Chinese Railway Electrification System Design Rapid Rail Link To Meet Socio-Economic Development Goals High-CapacityWastewater Treatment Facility ReclaimsWater Resources City ExpandsWater SupplyWithout Deploying AdditionalWater Resources Private Calling Meets Public Service Learning Paths Map Skill Development for Infrastructure Professionals A Contemporary Approach to Site Design The Art of Visualization Special Feature: Be Communities Physical + Digital Investments = Intelligent Infrastructure

BE Magazine - Volume 6, Issue 1

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