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    Buildings AI: simulationHub Launches Cloud-Based Building Energy Modeling Platform

    Spotlight Posted on  —by Salil Urunkar

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    Buildings AI

    Pune: simulationHub announced the commercial release of Buildings AI, an advanced cloud-based building energy modeling platform designed to transform how building performance simulations are conducted.

    Built on the industry-leading EnergyPlus engine and enhanced with artificial intelligence, Buildings AI makes energy modeling faster, more accurate, and easier to access for architects, engineers, HVAC consultants, and sustainability professionals.

    Buildings AI Simplifies Complex Energy Modeling with AI

    Traditional building energy modeling is slow, highly complex, and requires specialist intervention. With Buildings AI, simulationHub delivers a fully browser-based platform that eliminates installation requirements and heavy local computation.

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    Its AI-powered automation enables rapid model setup, accurate simulations, and actionable insights, ensuring confidence in design and performance decisions.

    “Buildings AI delivers high-quality simulations with greater speed, accuracy, and confidence—without the hurdles of complex technical setups,” said Rohit Chavan, Business Head, simulationHub.

    Tested and Validated by Industry Experts

    Before its global launch, Buildings AI underwent an early access program with select architects, sustainability firms, and HVAC consultants worldwide. Real-world project feedback helped refine workflows, improve reporting, and streamline onboarding—confirming the platform’s real-world value in sustainable building design.

    Features of Buildings AI

    • AI-powered automated model setup
    • 100% browser-based access with no installation required
    • Cloud scalability for complex, large-scale models
    • Automated compliance checks for international energy standards
    • Advanced HVAC design reporting and load analysis via EnergyPlus
    • Four BIM import tracks: AutoCAD Architecture, PDF, Autodesk Revit, and manual tracing
    • Proprietary PDF2BIM workflow for seamless design integration
    • Enterprise-ready customization for large organizations

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    Extending simulationHub’s Legacy of Smart Solutions

    simulationHub has built a strong reputation for cloud-native engineering applications such as Autonomous HVAC CFD (AHC) and Autonomous Valve CFD (AVC).

    With Buildings AI, the company expands its innovation in simulation technology, offering design teams an intelligent, data-driven platform to deliver sustainable and net-zero-ready buildings faster.

    Available globally through subscription plans and enterprise-labeled deployments, the platform is positioned as a cost-effective, scalable solution for energy modeling at all levels—from individual consultants to large enterprises.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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