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Exceed the Building Code
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Exceed the Building Code
Customers expect options with different prices and benefits when buying anything from cars to fridges. Why don’t we offer clients options to achieve a better-performing home? They can get many benefits for little extra cost.
House renovations provide the opportunity to makes houses not only look great but perform well and provide a healthy living environment. Are consumers making the most of this and exceeding Building Code minimum requirements?
Installing insulation above Building Code minimum requirements is a great step towards a warm, dry, healthy home. However, research shows consumers often don’t get the information needed to make the best choice.
Customers expect options with different prices and benefits when buying anything from cars to fridges. Why don’t we offer clients options to achieve a better-performing home? They can get many benefits for little extra cost.
BRANZ has been benchmarking new homes to see how they perform in eight key areas relating to sustainability, using data gathered in 2012 and 2016 for comparative purposes.
It is widely accepted that the built environment makes a significant contribution to climate change and this impact needs to be minimised, but how? BRANZ’s LCAQuick is one tool that helps design better buildings.