H1 and renovations
Designers must comply with New Zealand Building Code Clause H1 Energy efficiency for repairs/replacement, alterations and additions. But, as many are asking, where do you start?
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By Eddie Bruce – 1 February 2009, Build 110
Designers must comply with New Zealand Building Code Clause H1 Energy efficiency for repairs/replacement, alterations and additions. But, as many are asking, where do you start?
By Lois Easton – 1 February 2013, Build 134, Feature article
Opportunities exist in the rebuild to improve the warmth and energy efficiency of the housing stock. The Build Back Smarter project has shown how this can easily be done alongside earthquake repairs.
By Lois Easton – 1 December 2013, Build 139, Feature article
The Canterbury earthquakes have created a one-off opportunity to improve the local housing stock. A new service to support housing upgrades during earthquake repair is being rolled out across Canterbury.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 April 2015, Build 147, Feature article
Older houses often don’t perform as well as new ones. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to upgrade performance as well as modernise for form and function.
By Julie Villard – 1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
Windows may need replacing due to wear and tear or a larger home renovation. Take the opportunity to improve thermal performance while adding aesthetic value, reducing noise and condensation and improving optical properties and the view.