Building Physics
Applying advanced building physics and environmental modelling to predict, analyse, and optimise indoor environments, supporting comfort, wellbeing, energy efficiency, and long-term building performance.
One of the most unique assets in our toolkit: Building Physics is central to how IN2 designs high-performing buildings.
Using advanced environmental modelling and simulation, we analyse how buildings interact with climate, occupants and building systems before they are constructed and how they perform once in operation.
Our dedicated Building Physics team works closely with mechanical, electrical and sustainability engineers to support evidence-based design decisions throughout the design process.
By integrating modelling early in every project undertaken, we help design teams understand performance, optimise building systems and reduce operational energy demand.
Why predict and optimise building performance with IN2?
Our dedicated Building Physics team works closely with our mechanical, electrical and sustainability specialists to support evidence-based engineering decisions throughout the design process. By integrating modelling early in projects, we help design teams understand performance, optimise building systems and reduce operational energy demand.
Using tools such as Dynamic Simulation Modelling (DSM) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), we analyse thermal comfort, ventilation effectiveness, solar gains, energy demand and indoor environmental quality. This modelling-led approach enables buildings to be designed around real performance outcomes rather than rule-of-thumb assumptions.
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Why does Building Physics matter?
Building physics modelling provides insight into how buildings behave under real environmental conditions, helping project teams optimise design strategies and ensure buildings perform as intended. These insights help architects and engineers make informed design decisions that improve occupant wellbeing, reduce carbon emissions and enhance long-term operational performance.