The tool to immediately understand the impact of design choices on energy efficiency
FREDS provides innovative and intuitive support for teaching and academic research
FREDS is an online platform that offers a comprehensive and accurate assessment of a building’s energy efficiency and comfort, considering factors such as climate, use, geometry and building materials.
An intuitive tool for training and research
FREDS helps students and researchers understand the principles of energy design and develop practical skills through detailed analyses and real-life simulations.
For academic research
Speed up research and simulation processes.
Get detailed energy analyses quickly, test different scenarios and optimise design solutions.
For university teaching
Students acquire practical skills with professional tools used in the industry; the platform allows theory to be applied to practice, with real-life simulations; and courses integrating FREDS offer an advanced training experience aligned to the needs of the labour market.
Simplified management of university accounts
Optimised configuration for lecturers and students:
- 1 lecturer account: uncomplicated centralised management.
- Student access: no installation required, everything 100% online.
- Zero licence management: the platform takes care of everything, reducing the administrative burden for lecturers.
With FREDS, new possibilities for universities
How FREDS works
Enter data
- Choose the location from our database
- Select the building destination
- Enter an estimate of the building area
- Specify the size of the openings
- Choose the building type from our database
Don't know what to enter?
No problem!
Leave the defaults — and use the help tool to understand where to find your data.
Start analysis
Get results quickly with a minimum investment of time and resources.
FREDS is developed with the support of top universities
FREDS is the result of advanced academic research, developed in collaboration with prestigious universities and research institutes. Thanks to a solid scientific approach and the integration of advanced simulation models, the platform guarantees reliable and validated energy analyses. Our system is based on internationally recognised studies and methodologies, offering professionals a state-of-the-art tool for sustainable design.
University of Bergamo
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University of Brighton
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University of Pisa
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University of Pavia
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University-wide consulting
Dedicated support for teachers and researchers Do you need assistance in integrating FREDS into your courses or studies? Our team of experts is always available to provide you with customised support..
Case history
Duncan Baker-Brown, Founder, BakerBrown Studio
Collaborating with the FREDS4Buildings team allowed us to rigorously assess retrofit strategies for a large commercial building, with a particular focus on overheating risk and passive design measures. Their professionalism and deep technical knowledge provided invaluable insights that informed our design decisions and supported a more resilient, low-carbon retrofit approach.
Prof Giacomo Salvadori, Associate Professor, University of Pisa
We integrated FREDS4Buildings into our teaching of building energy and performance assessment, using it as a core tool for student assignments and final module evaluation. The platform is clear, easy to use, and well-structured, which made it straightforward for students to engage with simulations and equally efficient for us to assess their work.
Dr Mahmood Alam, Principal Lecturer in Construction and Building Services Engineering, University of Brighton
We’ve successfully used FREDS4Buildings to support student learning in building energy and performance modules. The platform is clear, accessible, and well-suited for coursework delivery, making it easy for students to engage with simulations and for staff to assess their work effectively.