Environmental Design Solutions Limited (EDSL) was formed in 1989 to commercially develop Tas Software. EDSL sells Tas software and consultancy services using Tas. EDSL believe that the mixing of development, consultancy and software support leads to a focused software product, with quality support available to end users.

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Tas Academy at EDSL

Programme of Events


  • 9.30 – 10.00
    Arrival and coffee

  • 10.00 – 10.30
    Welcome and introduction to simulation procedures by Dr Alan Jones

  • 10.30 – 11.15
    Fundamentals of building simulation procedures
    - 3D building geometry creation and modification/CAD import features
    - Simulation procedures in design
    - Climate data, current and future
    - TROX ec VAV fancoil Laboratory test data modelled in Tas, Barry Trewitt TROX product manager

  • 11.15 – 11.30
    Selborne House office case study

  • 11.30 – 11.45
    Coffee

  • 11.45 – 12.30
    Passive design and renewables
    - Natural ventilation and mixed mode analysis
    - Daylight simulation and daylight saving controls
    - Renewables

  • 12.30 – 12.45
    A comparison of energy consumption between ec motor VAV fan coils and active chilled beams

  • 12.45 – 14.00
    Lunch with video presentations of Data Centre design and management

  • 14.00 – 15.00
    Plant modelling and compliance
    - Plant modelling with manufacturer’s performance data
    - Part L2/EPC procedures 2006/2010
    - New ASHRAE 90.1 Studio

  • 15.00 – 15.30
    Open discussion

  • 15.30
    Close