Notes on building performance simulation and the role of IBPSA

This paper presents several notes and remarks on the current state of building performance simulation and the role of the International Building Performance Simulation Association – IBPSA. Within this context, the paper also summarizes some of the research by the authors. The main conclusions are that building performance simulation has the potential to deliver, direct or indirect, substantial benefits to many building stakeholders and to the environment; and that IBPSA and its regional organizations, such as IBPSA-Brazil- can/ should play a major role in promoting correct application and further development of this technology