Theme
From Models to Reality: Bridging Simulation and Operational Performance
The theme of SimBuild 2026 highlights IBPSA’s ongoing and future mission: Getting From Models to Reality by Bridging Simulation and Operational Performance. Sessions will showcase innovation in methods, workflows, and modeling tools for better building design, performance, and operation to meet aggressive targets for energy reduction, affordability, reliability, and resiliency.
Sample Topics include:
Resilience and Predictive Modeling for the Future
- Generative AI
- Machine Learning for Building Design
- Modeling Data Centers
- Modeling for Future Weather and Extreme Events
- Urban and Community Scale Modeling
Smarter Operations: Intelligent Buildings in Practice
- Commissioning, Diagnostics, and Control
- Distributed Energy Resources
- Equipment Efficiency
- Grid Interactions and Load Management
- Machine Learning for Building Operations
- Passive and Hybrid Buildings
Advances in Simulation Tools and Techniques
- Co-Simulation, Interoperability, and Building Information Modeling
- Evolving Performance Indicators
- Design Optimization
- Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning System Modeling
- Uncertainty, Sensitivity Analysis, and Calibration
- Verification and Validation
Simulation Case Studies and Workflows
- Building Envelope Physics
- CFD, Airflow, and Microclimate
- Life-Cycle Modeling
- Lighting and Daylighting
- Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Equipment
- Passive and Hybrid Heating and Cooling
Human-Centered Design and Occupant Experience
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Modeling of Adaptation Strategies
- Occupant Behavior
- Thermal, Visual, and Acoustic Comfort
Policy, Compliance, and the Future of Energy Codes
- Education and Training
- Energy Affordability and Affordable Housing
- Policy and Energy Codes