New AIM Upgrades: Fall 2026
The AIM Report software was expanded and upgraded in Fall 2026 to include new calculation features and new energy efficiency measures, making the tool more comprehensive, more configurable, and more impactful. Some of the new additions are highlighted below. For a full description of the new features, please see this article.
Control System Performance and Recommissioning
The performance of all control systems degrades over time. Most energy-modeling platforms do not include the effects of controls dysfunction, despite its significant impact on building energy consumption and on a building's ability to support the use of energy-efficient control strategies. The latest version of the AIM software now includes factors to account for controls degradation, as well as energy efficiency measures covering recommissioning and monitoring-based commissioning initiatives. AIM's new and innovative calculation approach allows recommissioning projects to sit alongside more traditional energy-efficiency measures when building the business case for energy efficiency improvements in lab buildings.
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New Energy Efficiency Measures
The latest version includes 13 new energy efficiency measures, bringing the total to 39. The measures in the AIM library were selected to encompass the most impactful opportunities for lab facilities.
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Custom Lab Zoning
AIM now empowers you to customize the equipment loads and fume hood counts in your building's lab spaces, and the latest version also includes a vivarium zone type.
Learn moreGet Started on Your Decarbonization Journey
AIM is designed to help kick-start the conversation about potential energy and emissions reductions for lab buildings. It can be used by facilities teams, engineering consultants, utility companies, product manufacturers, and others. The results of the AIM Report can stand alone as a high-level initial scoping assessment for savings opportunities, or can be incorporated in other energy studies or assessment programs.
Enter Your Building Data in the LBT
If your building is already in the LBT, you can start seeing AIM results with just a few mouse clicks. AIM uses your LBT data record and makes intelligent assumptions for other building parameters so you can start seeing results right away.
Build a Package of Measures Customized to Your Facility
AIM includes a library of lab-specific measures, covering HVAC systems, fume hoods, control systems, and occupant engagement programs. Savings and cost estimates are fully customized to your building and take all interactive effects into account.
Export a PDF Report to Share
With a single click, generate a PDF report containing all the results and details on your selected package of measures. The report also includes case studies automatically selected for their relevance to your building and selected measures.
Types of Facilities Served by AIM
The AIM Report can be used on a wide range of lab building types, including basic R&D research, product development, testing facilities, and teaching labs, with coverage of academic, commercial, and government organizations. AIM includes measures and calculations applicable to chemistry, biology, physical sciences, and engineering lab facilities.
Development of the AIM Report
The AIM Report tool was created by I2SL and its development partners, including SmithGroup and Buro Happold. Development was supported by 30 Labs2Zero sponsor organizations and was overseen by the Labs2Zero Leadership Council. Technical guidance was provided by four Technical Advisory Councils (TACs) composed of subject matter experts from across the laboratory lab owner, operator, engineering, building, and design communities.