Green Structures Speeds Development of Innovative Heat Recovery System
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 2011--
Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has named UK-based Green Structures as Autodesk Inventor
of the Month for December 2011, citing the company’s use of Autodesk
Inventor software and a range of other Autodesk Digital
Prototyping technology in transforming the way energy systems are
planned, designed, constructed, maintained and operated within the built
environment.
Green Structures uses Autodesk Digital Prototyping software to transform the way the built environment's energy systems are planned, designed, constructed, maintained and operated. (Photo: Business Wire)
As a member of the Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program — an initiative
that provides Autodesk Digital Prototyping software to emerging and
established clean tech companies for a small fee — Green Structures has
rapidly created award-winning energy efficiency systems, particularly in
the areas known as passive heat recovery ventilation and thermal
energy storage.
The firm’s latest innovation, a heat recovery ventilation system called
Ventive, works with existing chimneys to channel air and heat. This
system contrasts with current mechanical heat recovery ventilation
systems, which require that complex ductwork be installed throughout an
entire building. Ventive can be installed in less than 30 minutes,
providing a far faster and less expensive alternative for retrofitting
buildings with the latest green technologies.
With help from the Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program, Green Structures
was able to upgrade its design capabilities to include Autodesk
Inventor, as well as Autodesk
Ecotect Analysis software, Autodesk
Simulation Multiphysics software and Autodesk
Revit Architecture software. Access to
Autodesk Digital Prototyping technology provided a more controlled
environment to test designs, helping to make the design process less
costly, faster and with less guesswork.
“The Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program provides us with world-class
software,” said Thomas Lipinski, founder, managing director and CTO of
Green Structures. “With access to the same professional tools as some of
the United Kingdom’s largest manufacturers, we can further strengthen
the quality and professionalism of our design process.”
Digital Prototyping Saves Time and Money
By using Autodesk Digital Prototyping software, Green Structures can
better accelerate the prototyping process for its Ventive heat recovery
ventilation system. The company used Autodesk Simulation software, for
example, to run wind tunnel tests and heat transfer modeling, before
carrying out appropriate redesigns. Since wind tunnel simulations in a
professional facility cost approximately $1,550 (£1,000) per day, Green
Structures significantly reduced the costs of fine-tuning its product by
performing these tests digitally. Autodesk reseller, Envisage, helped
provide training and support to enable Green Structures to more quickly
implement Autodesk Digital Prototyping software in the design process.
“Autodesk Digital Prototyping technology is helping Green Structures
save time and money as it brings its products to the marketplace,” said Robert
“Buzz” Kross, senior vice president, Manufacturing Industry Group at
Autodesk. “By gaining key insights before anything has been built, the
company can more effectively validate and optimize its innovative clean
tech solutions.”
About the Autodesk Inventor of the Month Program
Each month, Autodesk selects an Inventor of the Month from the users of
Autodesk Inventor software, which takes manufacturers beyond 3D to
Digital Prototyping. Winners are chosen for engineering excellence and
groundbreaking innovation. For more information about the Autodesk
Inventor of the Month Program, contact us at IOM@autodesk.com.
About the Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program
The Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program supports the efforts,
innovations and environmental advancements of clean technology pioneers,
providing world-class software to design, visualize and simulate their
ideas through Digital Prototyping. Clean tech companies in North
America, Europe and Japan are invited to apply to receive up to
$150,000* worth of software for only $50. Access to a collection of
Autodesk industry-leading software includes up to five licenses of Autodesk
Product Design Suite Ultimate, AutoCAD
Revit Architecture Suite, Autodesk
Simulation Mechanical, Autodesk
Inventor Publisher and Autodesk
Vault Professional software. Get more
information.
About Green Structures
Green Structures is a UK-based clean technology company working within
the built environment to develop commercially attractive low carbon
building solutions. For additional information, visit www.greenstructures.co.uk.
About Envisage
Envisage is a UK-based Autodesk reseller that supplies complete 2D and
3D CAD/CAM systems including hardware, networking and bespoke
programming. For additional information, visit http://www.envisageuk.com.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the
manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and
entertainment industries -- including the last 16 Academy Award winners
for Best Visual Effects -- use Autodesk software to design, visualize
and simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in
1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of
state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information
about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
*Value is based on a package of up to five commercial licenses of each
application.
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Jennifer Gentrup, 415-547-2435
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