Rebecca Maloney
Americas Press Office ,Boston
Argos Analytics, IES, and Arup partnered to provide customised future weather data on demand for worldwide locations.
Arup; Argos Analytics, LLC, a provider of cost-effective climate data services; and Integrated Environmental Solutions Ltd. (IES), a global leader in building performance modelling software, have collaborated to make WeatherShift™ future weather data available for online purchase by the public at an entry price point 75% less than prior offers.
“"It has been our great pleasure to work with both Arup and Argos on this project. Making this simulation weather data available for any global location now gives designers the opportunity to better understand the impact of future climate predictions when designing the buildings of tomorrow, futureproofing their designs, providing greater levels of sustainability, and mitigating the effects of climate change." Craig Wheatley, IES Chief Technology Officer
Users will now be able to purchase WeatherShift future weather data by specifying a location, emissions scenario, and future time period through the IES website at http://www.iesve.com/support/weatherfiles. Arup and Argos will then provide the purchaser customised data generated by adjusting historical weather data based on climate projections run for the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fifth Assessment Report.
“"We are excited to extend the availability of WeatherShift future weather data to a much larger group of users around the world. The collaboration with IES has lowered the entry price point to $250 and simplified the product for repeated use on multiple projects, increasing the likelihood of standardisation in practice."— Cole Roberts, Arup Associate Principal
Arup and Argos will continue to maintain the existing website www.weathershift.com for free online visualisations and support.