France and Oman have moved to reinforce free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting any mandatory transit fee or political condition on vessels using one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The position emerged during Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s official visit to Paris, where he held talks with President Emmanuel Macron on maritime security, mine-clearance operations and diplomatic efforts to stabilise the Gulf […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Iran has rejected French involvement in clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that Tehran alone will manage security operations in the strategic waterway under its memorandum of understanding with the United States. The rejection, delivered by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, followed President Emmanuel Macron’s offer for France to work with Oman and other partners on demining and safe passage through […]
Greenlogue/AP Masdar has broken ground on a 1GW wind farm in Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl region, marking its first renewable energy development in the country and a major step in Abu Dhabi’s push to build round-the-clock clean power platforms across Central Asia. The $1.4 billion project combines utility-scale wind generation with a 600MWh battery energy storage system designed to support grid stability in southern Kazakhstan. The development is being […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s XRG and Italy’s Eni have agreed to buy minority stakes in three upstream blocks operated by YPF in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta basin, adding upstream weight to a liquefied natural gas project designed to turn the country’s shale gas reserves into large-scale export revenue. The agreements give XRG and Eni 32 per cent each in the Meseta Buena Esperanza, Aguada Villanueva and […]
Building Performance Modelling as a Strategic Tool
Integrated modelling uses computer-based simulations to predict how a building will perform even before it is constructed. By analysing factors such as energy consumption, indoor comfort, daylight access, airflow, and operational efficiency, it helps project teams understand how design decisions may affect a building’s long-term performance.
Traditionally, this approach has been used to support compliance with building regulations and sustainability certification frameworks. However, its role is expanding as project teams increasingly seek data-driven insights during the design process.
One factor contributing to this trend is the growing focus on measurable operational outcomes. Frameworks such as NABERS Commitment Agreements and Section J Performance Solutions require project teams to demonstrate expected building performance before construction begins. As a result, modelling is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for evaluating whether design targets can realistically be achieved.
The approach is already widely adopted across Australia’s construction sector. Research indicates that approximately 90% of new residential developments and 85% of non-office commercial projects now incorporate building performance modelling. At the same time, around 53% of standard projects and 49% of premium projects are using modelling primarily for compliance-based assessments.
“Modelling is increasingly viewed not just as a compliance requirement, but as a practical tool for evaluating whether design targets can realistically be achieved,” shared Erika Yuniarti, Managing Director of Afogreen Build.
Integrated Modelling Provides a Broader View of Building Performance
Many project teams are also moving beyond assessments that focus on a single performance metric.
Integrated modelling evaluates multiple aspects of building performance together, including:
This approach allows stakeholders to better understand how different building systems and design decisions interact with one another.
By identifying potential issues earlier in the design process, project teams can make more informed decisions before significant design resources are committed. This can help reduce design revisions, improve overall efficiency, and provide greater confidence that performance objectives can be achieved once the building is operational.
Applications Across Multiple Sectors
The growing adoption of building performance modelling can be seen across a variety of project types. Recent projects undertaken by Afogreen Build highlight how simulation-based assessments are helping project teams evaluate performance, improve design outcomes, and support sustainability objectives.
a. Large-Scale Hotel Development
One project involved the transformation of a former police station site into a two-tower hotel complex with a gross floor area of approximately 25,000 sqm. The development combines a 131-room boutique luxury lifestyle hotel with a 451-room budget-friendly hotel, creating a diverse hospitality offering designed to serve different traveller segments.
To support both guest comfort and sustainability objectives, Afogreen Build conducted integrated daylight, glare, and energy modelling throughout the project. Daylight simulations showed that approximately 94% of guest rooms met daylight performance requirements, while glare assessments helped optimise visual comfort within occupied spaces.
Energy modelling indicated an overall reduction in energy consumption of 30.2% compared to baseline building performance. The analysis also identified key areas of energy use, providing valuable insights that can support future operational and system optimisation efforts.
b. Train Station Project
For a train station project, Afogreen Build adopted an integrated modelling approach to evaluate factors such as daylight access, thermal comfort, glare, and natural ventilation across key passenger areas, including the concourse and platforms.
The simulations helped project stakeholders better understand how environmental conditions would affect the passenger experience throughout the day. Findings from the study informed façade design strategies, balancing natural daylight with measures to reduce excessive glare and solar heat gain in occupied spaces.
The assessments also identified opportunities to improve thermal comfort and air movement within the station, supporting a more comfortable environment for commuters while maintaining energy-efficient design principles.
c. High-Performance Data Centre
Afogreen Build also applied building performance modelling to a 50 MW data centre project, where energy efficiency was a key design consideration.
The study evaluated the interaction between IT equipment, cooling systems, power distribution infrastructure, and other supporting building systems. By analysing how these components work together under operational conditions, the project team was able to gain a clearer understanding of the facility’s overall energy performance and identify opportunities for optimisation.
The modelling contributed to an optimised Category 2 Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) range of 1.19 to 1.31, reflecting a highly efficient approach to managing energy consumption within a large-scale, energy-intensive facility.
Together, these projects demonstrate how building performance modelling can be applied across diverse sectors, each with its own operational requirements and performance priorities.
The Future of Performance-Driven Design
As sustainability frameworks and performance expectations continue to evolve, Afogreen Build expects modelling to become an increasingly important part of project planning and design across a wide range of sectors.
“There is increasing emphasis on understanding how buildings are likely to perform before they are built, rather than waiting until they are operational to identify challenges,” said Ms. Erika. “The ability to evaluate performance early in the design process is becoming increasingly valuable as projects face more complex sustainability and operational requirements. The team should work closely with project stakeholders to establish realistic assumptions and evaluate likely performance outcomes from the outset. This process helps reduce unnecessary design iterations, improve modelling efficiency, and increase the likelihood of achieving targeted performance objectives. By integrating performance considerations earlier in the design process, project teams are better positioned to deliver buildings that meet both compliance requirements and long-term operational goals.”
For more information about building performance modelling and sustainability consulting services, visit Afogreen Build’s website.
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Afogreen Build is a building sustainability consultant in Australia specialising in sustainability advisory, environmental simulations, and performance modelling. Its services include building energy simulation, daylight analysis, thermal comfort assessments, CFD modelling, and green building certification consulting for projects across the Asia-Pacific region. The company supports project teams in designing buildings that prioritise energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term.
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This year’s Olympic Day event was themed “Run with Hong Kong Athletes” and was held at Hong Kong Science Park. It featured three categories: the 4km Individual Run, the 2km Family Fun Run and the 2km Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run. The venue also offered a variety of sports experiences and interactive zones. Among them, TCL set up the “SQD Advantage Challenge”, where participants experienced TCL’s SQD-Mini LED display technology through a fun ball-toss game and won Olympic-themed gifts. The lively atmosphere attracted many families and members of the public to take part and enjoy the energy and excitement of Olympic Day.
In addition to receiving commemorative gifts upon completing the event, runners could also enter a lucky draw using their bib numbers. TCL offered several smart TV prizes, with the highlight being the TCL flagship 75-inch X11L SQD-Mini LED TV, valued at HK$44,900. This model delivers peak brightness of up to 10,000 nits and features 20,736 precise local dimming zones for detailed reproduction of high dynamic range scenes. With Super QLED, WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel technology, and Ultra Colour Filter, it achieves 100% BT.2020 full-scenario wide colour gamut, ensuring vivid colour performance even in bright environments. Whether for watching the Olympics or everyday entertainment, the X11L recreates an immersive viewing experience at home, allowing the public to relive the excitement and emotion of sport.
Mr Roger Gao, General Manager of TCL Hong Kong Branch, said: “As a Worldwide Olympic Partner, TCL firmly believes that both technology and sport have the power to inspire and unite communities. By supporting the ‘2026 Olympic Day cum Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run’, we are demonstrating TCL’s commitment to promoting sports culture through innovation. We hope to extend the Olympic spirit from the sporting arena into everyday life.”
TCL and the International Olympic Committee announced a global partnership in 2025, with the collaboration running through 2032. TCL became the official Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category.
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Founded in 1981, TCL is committed to delivering forward-looking technology experiences and smart, healthy living solutions. TCL stands for “The Creative Life”, reflecting the brand’s belief in using creativity to inspire life. TCL operates in more than 160 countries and regions worldwide.
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The consensus emerged during the 12th CEIBS Europe Forum, a flagship dialogue held across Paris (22 June) and Brussels (24 June) bringing together policymakers, industry executives, and academics.
Addressing the forums, former President of the European Council Charles Michel stressed that AI is no longer merely a technological issue, but a matter of “sovereignty, leadership, and power.” He identified semiconductors, data infrastructure, and regulatory policy as the core variables shaping future international relations. While acknowledging intensifying global competition, Michel called for “responsible collaboration,” noting that Europe’s mature approach to corporate governance and data security could confer distinct long-term resilience.
The events highlighted a clear strategic divergence in global AI: the US leads in frontier investment, China excels in large-scale application and open-source models, while Europe dominates in regulatory frameworks. “The more intense the competition becomes, the more important dialogue and cooperation are,” noted CEIBS President Wang Hong, highlighting the need to balance global AI governance.
Other speakers included Chinese Ambassador to the EU Cai Run and Chinese Minister to France Chen Li.
Industry panels featuring executives from Siemens, EDF, and leading robotics firms reinforced this pragmatic approach. Across sectors like energy, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing, experts agreed that AI acts as an enabler rather than a replacement for human expertise. However, they cautioned that AI’s massive energy demands present a critical challenge—and a prime opportunity for joint Sino-European innovation in grid technology and renewables.
Concluding the Brussels summit, CEIBS Co-President (European) Frank Bournois encapsulated the sentiment of both cities: “Competition is natural, but insufficient. The real formula we need is unity and trust.”
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