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Energy Modelling for Smarter,
High-Performance Buildings

Energy Modelling

Building energy modelling is more than a compliance checkbox. Building performance analysis provides powerful insights that shapes better building design. We collaborate with project teams from early concept to occupancy, using advanced simulations to optimize energy use, emissions, comfort, and incentives while meeting all project goals.

With hundreds of energy analyses completed, our team is recognized as an industry leader. We primarily use IES-VE for its advanced capabilities in high-performance building strategies but also work with RETScreen, Flixo, Heat3, Athena, and other specialized tools to provide tailored, high-quality solutions.

SIMULATION & CALCULATION SOFTWARE

IES Virtual Environment

Advanced energy modelling software that enables detailed building performance analysis, including HVAC, lighting, and thermal comfort simulations. IES-VE has advanced features and the ability to model high-performance building strategies that allow us to provide a high quality of service for our projects.

RETScreen

A powerful tool for assessing the energy efficiency and financial viability of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Flixo

Thermal bridge analysis software that provides precise simulations to optimize building envelope performance and reduce heat loss.

Heat3

3D heat transfer simulation software for complex building components, ensuring accurate thermal performance assessments.

Athena

Life cycle assessment software that evaluates the environmental impact of building materials and assemblies to support sustainable design.

Focal’s team is dedicated, organized, and collaborative. The team brings discipline to their work, and we always appreciate their expertise and collegial approach as part of our consulting teams, or when we work together on special projects.

Rebecca Holt, Senior Director, Sustainability, hcma

Our Past Work

Our past work includes partnerships with municipalities, housing societies, architects and developers, reflecting a versatile approach to energy modelling and sustainable building design.

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News & Insights

Focal Engineering – Series on CoV EMG v3 Updates
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Focal Engineering – Series on CoV EMG v3 Updates

Starting September 15, the City of Vancouver's EMG v3 goes live. Whether you energy model or design buildings, these updates could change your approach. Focal…
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Jennifer Blagborne
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Jennifer Blagborne

It’s with deep sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Jennifer Blagborne. From the moment Jen joined Focal, we knew we…
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ASHRAE Technology Award Winner for 2024/25
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ASHRAE Technology Award Winner for 2024/25

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news — Focal has been awarded the ASHRAE Chapter and Region XI Technology Award for work developing the Comox…
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