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Explore our range of interactive tools and resources.

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Annual Loss Factor (ALF)
Use the Annual Loss Factor tool to calculate a building's building performance index (BPI).

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Bracing Calculation
Use this worksheet to determine the wall and foundation bracing elements.

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BRANZ Maps
Use this interactive map to find the earthquake and corrosion zones for a given address.

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Building Info
Keep up to date and find out more with useful links, research and advice about important issues in the building industry.

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Eco Design Advisor
A BRANZ initiative that provides advisors with technical support.

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Engineering Basis of NZS 3604
This book is intended as a source document for those who need to know the basis for the engineering decisions underpinning NZS 3604 Timber-framed buildings.


 

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Fire Software
BRANZ has developed a range of fire modelling software for various scenarios.

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H1 Energy Efficiency Support
Useful information and tools to aid in applying Clause H1 Energy Efficiency (Third Edition).

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HEEP Energy and Temperature Data
The HEEP Energy and Temperature Data tool allows users to explore data collected in the Household Energy End-use Project (HEEP) from 1999-2005.


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HomestarTM
A home rating tool for warmth, health and resource performance.

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Level
Ideas to design and build healthier homes that have less impact on the environment.

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Lintels and Beams Calculator
A calculator for buildings within the scope of NZS 3604:1999 Timber-framed buildings.

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NZS 4218:2009 Calculation Method Tool
This tool calculates heat loss for the calculation method of NZS 4218:2009.

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P21 (2010) A wall bracing test and evaluation procedure
Bracing ratings evaluated in accordance with this procedure are intended to be used for design of buildings within the scope and framework of NZS 3604 Timber framed buildings.

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Precast Concrete Panels Design Guide
For exterior walls of warehouses and industrial buildings.


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REBRI
Resource efficiency is all about using materials, energy, time and money more effectively.

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Wall and Roof Cladding Life Cycle Analysis Tools
Uses life cycle cost data and environmental impacts of wall and roof claddings in domestic buildings.

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Weathertight Solutions Details
Preview/buy PDF and CAD details for openings and junctions in a range of cladding types.

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This tool estimates the annual electrical energy generated (i.e. energy yield) from a photovoltaic array, in many New Zealand sites