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Jul 30th 2026
Does Your HVAC Design Workflow Stack Up for Modern Demands? Take Our Free Interactive Assessment

Today's projects require more than accurate peak load calculations. Mechanical Engineers are expected to support compliance requirements, demonstrate design decisions,...

Jul 22nd 2026
IESVE Learning Academy

IES is delighted to announce our online IESVE Learning Academy will be returning this September. The Learning Academy is comprised of six 90-minute sessions across two weeks, with...

Mar 16th 2026
Beyond Peak Loads: Integrating Energy Simulation into HVAC Load and Sizing Workflows

As energy codes tighten and performance expectations rise, the consequences of getting HVAC loads and sizing wrong have become more significant. Mechanical engineers are...

Feb 18th 2026
The Fundamental IESVE HVAC Design Workflow: New Guide Launched Today!

Designing HVAC systems that balance innovation, efficiency, and precision can be challenging, especially when improper sizing risks can compromise performance, cost, and...

Dec 15th 2025
IESVE Australasia Summer School: Frequently Asked Questions

This summer, IES ran a series of lecture-style sessions covering key analyses that can be undertaken using IESVE. With over 200 questions submitted across the six sessions,...

Nov 19th 2025
Decarbonizing Healthcare Without Blowing the Design Budget: New Whitepaper Launched Today!

Why Decarbonizing Healthcare Facilities Is So Challenging Healthcare facilities are among the most complex building types to decarbonize. With 24/7 operations, strict health and...

Nov 11th 2025
IES Launches New Guide: Using IESVE to Achieve Compliance Across Asia

Today, we’re delighted to announce the launch of our brand new guide, highlighting our well-structured workflow for using IES' Virtual Environment (IESVE) software to...

Oct 1st 2025
Mastering Heating & Cooling Loads Calculations With IESVE

Join us for an in-depth session on how to harness IESVE for accurate and efficient heating and cooling load assessments. This webinar will guide you through multiple...

Sep 25th 2025
IESVE Learning Academy: Answering Your Questions

This summer, IES ran a series of live lecture-style sessions for our audiences in North and South America, covering key analyses that can be undertaken using IESVE software. Over...

Sep 4th 2025
Designing for Resiliency with IESVE at Greenbrier Village

In our latest guest blog, Tim Kohut, Director of Sustainable Design at National Community Renaissance (National CORE), explores the challenges of designing for resilience, sharing...

Aug 22nd 2025
EMEA Summer School: Answering Your Questions

This summer, IES ran a series of lecture-style sessions covering key analyses that can be undertaken using IESVE. With over 1300 questions submitted across the five sessions,...

Jun 12th 2025
HGA Uncover 54% Carbon Emissions Savings for MetroHealth's Glick Center with IESVE

HGA used IESVE in this award winning project to help MetroHealth’s Glick Center achieve LEED Silver certification, identifying $434,500 in energy cost savings, 54% carbon...

Feb 12th 2025
Accurate Load Calculations for High-Performance Buildings

Have you ever stepped into a building that felt freezing in the summer or overheated in the winter, despite a seemingly sophisticated HVAC system? More often than not, this stems...

Jan 29th 2025
IESVE Australasia Summer School: Answering Your Questions

Late last year, IES ran a series of lecture-style sessions covering key analyses that can be undertaken using IESVE. With over 100 questions submitted across the sessions,...

Jan 24th 2025
Fundamentals of ApacheHVAC Airside Controllers

Understanding the intricate workings of HVAC systems is essential for achieving accurate building performance simulation. In IESVE software, ApacheHVAC airside controllers play a...

Aug 7th 2024
How to Calculate Peak Cooling Loads in Humid Climates

Peak cooling coil loads can often occur during either the Monthly Design Dry-Bulb conditions or the Monthly Design Wet-Bulb conditions. As a continuation of ASHRAE Heating and...