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One Building Enhances Energy Efficiency Web Service

One Building, a company based in Tokyo, Japan, is revolutionizing energy efficiency design with its newly integrated web service. This service enhances its free non-residential energy efficiency web application by collaborating with Takashima Co., a leading trading company specializing in insulation products. By integrating a vast array of insulation materials alongside existing window product databases from YKK AP, the service now offers architects a unified platform to streamline the selection and comparison of actual building materials based on precise performance data.

Addressing Industry Challenges

Given the upcoming tightening of energy efficiency standards, architects face increasing pressure to conduct accurate energy assessments as early as the initial stages of building design. One Building’s previous services already allowed the selection of YKK AP's window products to evaluate external shell performance. However, the selection of insulation materials required architects to sift through catalogs manually, a cumbersome and inefficient process. With the aim of achieving ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building) standards by 2030 for new non-residential buildings, One Building recognized the necessity for a more practical environment for insulation selection.

The design process often involves multiple manufacturers and extensive catalog comparisons, leading to a tedious workflow that could result in increased costs or design setbacks during later stages. Takashima Co., established in 1931, strengthens this service with its wide range of insulation products, allowing for cross-manufacturer comparisons and recommendations tailored specifically to the design's needs.

Comprehensive Workflow Integration

With the new feature, users can effectively optimize the energy analysis of building envelopes by factoring in the characteristics and performance metrics of both windows and insulation materials. The service now allows:
1. Realistic optimization of external shell performance - Architects can filter materials based on construction type and required thermal resistance values (R values), ensuring that selected materials meet practical application needs.
2. Significant workflow efficiency - A one-click feature allows users to generate lists of both windows and insulation materials, eliminating repetitive tasks and enabling a focus on innovative design solutions.
3. Reliable, seamless design process - By ensuring that only viable products are included in simulations, the risk of discrepancies due to manufacturer specifications is minimized. This significantly reduces the chances of unworkable materials being specified late in the design process.
4. Access to real-time product updates - Architects can now count on updates regarding new product lines, performance values, and regulatory changes directly within the web service, ensuring they always work with the most current information.

Features of the Free Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Web Service

The web service presents an accessible entry point for architects, offering:

• - Unlimited project capabilities - Users can run multiple projects and calculations without any financial barriers.
• - Web-based simplicity - No specialized software is required, allowing for usage from any device with online access.
• - User-friendly input options - The web service is designed for users of all experience levels, facilitating easy data input guided by on-screen prompts.
• - Collaborative features - Project teams can invite members to collaborate effectively, streamlining workflow across teams and external partners.

Upcoming Online Briefing

One Building will be holding online seminars to demonstrate these capabilities further. Covering new functionalities such as the product specification feature and practical scenarios for overcoming common design obstacles, attendees will benefit from a thorough walkthrough of the service.

• - Dates: December 10, 16, and January 15, 2026
• - Format: Free Zoom webinar with up to 1,000 participants
• - Registration: Available online.

Future Outlook

The ongoing development of this web service will include expansion into additional product databases relevant to energy efficiency assessments, positioning architects to consider a more comprehensive set of parameters from the outset of their design processes.

For more details about the free Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Web Service, visit One Building's official site.