Workshop Overview

In this workshop, we will explore the core features of the Pollination Revit plugin for extracting valid energy models directly from Revit.

By the end of the session, you’ll understand how to move from Revit to simulation-ready energy models efficiently — without redrawing analytical models from scratch.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Understand the overall workflow for editing and exporting models
• Learn the differences between extruded and full-volume modes
• Identify common issues in Revit models
• Apply best practices to resolve modeling challenges
• Distinguish which tasks belong in Revit versus the Model Editor or other BEM software

Workshop Content

We begin by reviewing common modeling issues found in Revit projects. From there, we’ll walk through practical workflows using:

• The Pollination Revit plugin
• The Pollination Model Editor

The workshop concludes with guidance on:

• Working with linked Revit models
• Exporting to third-party tools such as Ladybug Tools, IES VE, eQuest, TRACE, OpenStudio, DesignBuilder, and IDA-ICE
• A preview of upcoming features

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for:

• Building performance analysts
• Energy modelers
• Engineers

Attendees should have a basic understanding of energy modeling and be looking to streamline the process of producing and simulating energy models from Revit.

Software Requirements

• Participants must bring:
• A Windows computer
• Revit 2021–2026 installed
• The latest version of the Pollination Revit plugin

All attendees will be provided with access to a Pollination Revit plugin license during the workshop.

Workshop Overview

This interactive workshop bridges the gap between practical building energy modeling (BEM) and professional certification preparation.

Participants will explore essential topics for real-world energy modeling projects while aligning with the knowledge areas tested in the ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) certification exam.

What You’ll Gain

This workshop is designed to:

Build a Strong Foundation

• Provide an integrated overview of building energy modeling
• Cover design, analysis, and verification techniques

Reinforce Core Concepts

• HVAC systems
• Lighting systems
• Internal and process loads
• Energy performance modeling

Introduce Advanced Professional Topics

• Analysis methodologies
• Project scheduling and budget considerations
• Renewable energy systems
• Control strategies

Apply Knowledge Through Practice

• Interactive exercises
• Real-world case studies
• Practical strategies for exam preparation and professional application

Encourage Peer Learning

• Knowledge sharing among practitioners
• Collaborative problem-solving with fellow BEMP candidates

Workshop Overview

This intensive half-day workshop is designed to elevate your passive design capabilities using IESVE, the industry‑leading simulation suite.

Topics include geometry creation, massing and shading studies, climate-responsive design, and solar analysis. Participants will also learn how parametric analysis can be used to compare design options and optimize building performance.

What You’ll Learn

In this workshop, you will:

Build Better from the Start

• Develop conceptual geometry and early massing models
• Explore building form, orientation, shading, and layout options
• Understand the impact of early decisions on performance outcomes

Climate-Responsive Design + Solar Analysis + Natural Ventilation

• Learn how to interpret climate datasets to guide early design
• Generate the new Climate Assessment Report directly in IESVE to understand key climate drivers such as temperature profiles, solar availability, heating/cooling degree days, and wind patterns
• Conduct solar exposure and shading analyses to inform facade and massing decisions
• Evaluate natural ventilation potential using MacroFlo — including operable windows, cross‑flow strategies, and passive cooling opportunities

Parametric Analysis for Design Optimization

• Set up multi‑scenario comparisons to evaluate passive design variables
• Run parametric studies to optimize orientation, glazing ratios, shading depth, and form
• Learn to interpret comparative data to rank design options

Connecting the Workflow

• Move smoothly from concept → early design → advanced simulation
• Avoid common modeling pitfalls
• Communicate results with clear visuals and summaries

Who Should Attend?

Perfect for:

• Architects
• Mechanical engineers
• Energy modelers
• Sustainability and ESG teams
• Anyone involved in early‑stage building performance decisions

No advanced modeling experience required.

Workshop Overview

This half-day workshop teaches participants how to perform code-compliant 3D thermal bridge modeling.

The session combines code fundamentals with hands-on simulation using professional software tools.

Code & Standards Overview

We begin with a review of current international thermal bridging codes, with a particular focus on U.S. standards.

Participants will explore:

• How thermal bridge effects are expressed
• The relationship between different performance metrics
• Code requirements relevant to U.S. compliance

Hands-On Modeling with SOLIDO

Participants will work directly with the Physibel SOLIDO software package to model common 3D thermal bridges.

During this session, you will:

• Import provided geometries (STL format)
• Create a computational mesh
• Run a thermal simulation
• Interpret simulation outputs

Calculating Compliance Metrics

Using calculated heat flow results, participants will learn how to determine key derived properties, including:

• Equivalent thermal transmittance (U-value)
• Linear thermal transmittance (ψ-value)
• Point thermal transmittance (χ-value)

These calculations will be used to generate a report compliant with U.S. standards.