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Building Physics Computer Simulations and Quality Assurance

Building-physics–compliant constructions ensure freedom from structural damage and the associated overall comfort of your building, particularly in terms of thermal and acoustic performance. This also includes summer thermal protection, as well as freedom from condensation and mould. We are happy to advise you on thermal bridge prevention, vapor diffusion, moisture transport, and the functionality and optimization of your constructions.

Thermal Insulation

Review of insulation materials and techniques to ensure your building meets energy efficiency standards and minimizes heat loss. This helps reduce energy consumption and enhances overall comfort.

Moisture Protection

Monitoring of building-physics measures to prevent moisture ingress and accumulation, thereby avoiding structural damage and mould growth. This ensures building stability and safety, typically preventing costly repairs.

Noise Control

Inspection of soundproofing and sound-absorbing measures to ensure compliance with current acoustic standards. Reducing noise levels within the building contributes to a comfortable indoor environment.

Summer Thermal Comfort Simulations

Summer thermal protection in buildings includes measures that ensure a comfortable indoor temperature and thermal comfort during the warmer months. These conditions are achieved without excessive reliance on active cooling systems such as air conditioning.

Thermal Bridges

Optimising thermal bridges in buildings is an important aspect of building design. It particularly improves energy efficiency and thermal comfort. Thermal bridges are areas within the building envelope where heat transfer increases through convection, conduction, or radiation. Such zones can lead to heat loss, condensation issues, or even mould growth.

Noise Propagation

Noise propagation calculations and modelling, as well as noise mapping, environmental acoustics, room acoustic simulations, and auralisation, are important aspects of building and room acoustics. The associated calculations of sound insulation form the basis of noise mitigation projects. The same applies to all sound protection verifications, including consideration of factors such as structure-borne noise and vibration.

Building Physics Quality Control, Minergie QS-Bau Certification

MQS Bau (Minergie Quality Programme for Construction) systematically monitors and documents all Minergie-relevant building components. This approach also helps prevent construction defects. The simple and standardised quality system makes it easy to maintain an overview. It includes systematic, timely inspections and records all results.

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