Correct Weather File Selection for TM59 Overheating Analysis

Modified on Fri, 11 Oct at 12:53 PM

To comply with CIBSE TM59, make sure to use the 'DSY1 Future' weather file for the location nearest to your project. These weather files can be purchased from DesignBuilder's website, with a 10% discount available for CIBSE members. You can access them at https://designbuilder.co.uk/software/cibse-weather-data-sets:

  • Select: "CIBSE 2016 Weather Data"
  • Choose: All 14 sites or your specific location
  • Package Type: "Future"
  • Weather File Type: "DSY only"




For further details on the CIBSE TM52 and TM59 overheating assessment methods, explore our comprehensive online modelling and analysis guides:

- TM52 - https://designbuilder.co.uk/helpv7.3/#CIBSETM52.htm 

- TM59 - https://designbuilder.co.uk/helpv7.3/#CIBSETM59.htm

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