Updating BRANZ House insulation guide
BRANZ is currently updating the House insulation guide to align with the new requirements of the 5th edition of Building Code clause H1 Energy efficiency.
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BRANZ is currently updating the House insulation guide to align with the new requirements of the 5th edition of Building Code clause H1 Energy efficiency.
BRANZ’s Transition to a zero-carbon built environment programme will continue forging partnerships in 2022 to advance knowledge and help deliver the low-carbon buildings that climate change demands.
BRANZ modelling identified six areas for designers to focus on to reduce the carbon footprint of a new build. In the first of this series, we look at the practical considerations for designers using rule of thumb 1 Increase construction R-values.
MBIE recently released energy efficiency changes to the Building Code to help make new homes and buildings warmer, drier and healthier. These include increased minimum insulation requirements for roofs, windows and floors.
Existing Building Code minimum construction R-value requirements for concrete slabs remain the same until 1 May 2023 when the way they are calculated also changes.
The BRANZ helpline has received many calls asking how to approach designing new houses that are compliant with the higher thermal requirements of New Zealand Building Code clause H1 Energy efficiency 5th edition. The first step is to look further than just the schedule method.