The CIBSE Building Simulation Group Awards 2022 was a remarkable event that recognised the exceptional contributions made by young engineers and sustainability consultants in the field of building simulation. The ceremony was hosted by the CIBSE Building Simulation Group, which takes pride in organising two awards every year: the Building Simulation Award and the Building Simulation Young Modeller Award.
The agenda of the event comprised presentations by the finalists of the Building Simulation Award, the introduction of the finalists of the Young Modeller Award, an overview of the activities of the Building Simulation Group, a presentation on TM69: Dynamic Thermal Modelling of Basic Blinds, and the presentation of awards by the judging panel.
The shortlists for the Young Modeller Award included some of the most talented young professionals in the field of building simulation, including:
Shweta Salvankar of Cardiff University;
Anmol Mathur of CoLEAD LLP;
Priyankadevi Murugappan of WSP-Middle East/Heriot-Watt University;
Reema V Xavier of Useful Projects;
Vinit Gala of Cyclone Energy Group; and
Vinuki Arachchi of Alpin Limited/Heriot-Watt University.
The winner of the CIBSE Young Modeller Award 2022 was Shweta Salvankar of Cardiff University, with special commendation for the award runner-ups Anmol Mathur and Priyankadevi Murugappan, who were highly commended as very worthy candidates, understanding and advocating the importance of building simulation.
The Building Simulation Award, on the other hand, focused on the use of building simulation in projects and aimed to encourage innovation in building simulation techniques. Out of the numerous entries received, six finalists were shortlisted, including:
Jonathan Reynolds of Arup;
Veichali Mahendra of Hilson Moran;
James Crowley of Hilson Moran;
Farah Husayni of XCO2;
Daniel Sánchez-García of the University Carlos III of Madrid; and
Haitham Al Rasbi of the University of Nottingham.
The winner of the CIBSE Building Simulation Award 2022 was Daniel Sánchez García with exceptional work on a python package to transform PMV based into adaptive setpoint Energy Plus models. Runner-ups for the award were Jonathan Reynolds of Arup and Veichali Mahendra of Hilson Moran.
The event received submissions from all around the world, including the UK, Spain, Uganda, UAE, India, and the USA, among other countries. The pool of submissions included graduates, sustainability consultants, post-graduate, and PhD students, covering various modelling categories such as energy, thermal environment, ventilation, lighting, plant and renewable energy systems, urban and micro-climate, and airborne infection.
The event also included an overview of the activities of the Building Simulation Group by the chair, Prof Darren Woolf, and a presentation on TM69 publication by Dr Bahareh Salehi of Mott MacDonald.
In conclusion, the CIBSE Building Simulation Group Awards 2022 was a grand event that celebrated the achievements of young professionals and experts in the field of building simulation. The event showcased some of the most innovative and ground-breaking projects from around the world, highlighting the importance of building simulation in creating sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up of the awards, and we look forward to seeing more exceptional work in the years to come.
Before closing, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to our sponsors: DesignBuilder, EDSL Tas, ESI, IES and Monodraught. Your support for the CIBSE Building Simulation Awards is greatly appreciated and we are proud to have your continued involvement in this important event. Your contributions have helped us to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams in the building simulation industry. Thank you once again for your generous support.
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