KOALAflx

K-value Optimization & Advanced Layer Analysis
Thermal Analysis of Building Assemblies

Koala can be used as a standalone cross-platform app that allows construction entry with a table form. It also offers a Rhino plugin that supports full 3D heat transfer analysis.

KOALA Interface

Tool For Advanced Construction Assembly Thermal Analysis

3D Heat Transfer

3D Heat Transfer in Rhino3d

Koala for Rhino supports full 3D heat transfer analysis by modeling volume blocks with assigned materials.

Material Management -->

Material Management

Robust built-in library of standard materials. Create custom libraries, import/export JSON, and manage distinct properties.

Equivalent U-Value and IDF

U-Value Calculation

Compute U-values that take into account the thermal bridging effect in inhomogeneous constructions and export equivalent homogenious construction to EnergyPlus IDF.

Dynamic Analysis -->

Dynamic Analysis

ISO 13786 compliant dynamic solver. Calculate decrement factor, phase shift, and thermal admittance for time-dependent response.

Temperature Gradient

Temperature Gradient Mapping

Visualize temperature distribution to identify thermal weak points to facilitate thermal bridging mitigation.

Heat Flux Mapping -->
Heat Flux Mapping

Heat Flux Mapping

Visualize heat flux through your construction assembly components

Condensation Risk

Condensation Risk Analysis

Perform a 2D condensation risk assessment and understand where moisture issues could arise.

Download KOALA for your platform

Public Beta (Expires January 1, 2027)

Windows

v1.0.0 (x64) Download .exe

macOS

v1.0.0 (Universal) Download .dmg
Rhino 3D

Rhino 3D

Plugin (v1.0.0) Package Manager