Seminar: Performance-plus
This seminar provides an overview of the benefits of designing and constructing residential buildings beyond the minimum and identifies opportunities for achieving performance-plus at little or no extra cost.
The Building Code thermal performance requirements given in this seminar are from the 4th edition Acceptable Solution H1/AS1 and Verification Method H1/VM1. Note that 5th editions of H1/AS1 and H1/VM1 replaced the 4th edition on 3 November 2022.
Please note that access to this recorded seminar will expire 1 month after purchase.
Level: Windows (2nd edition)
Windows and glazed doors play a vital role in sustainable building. They can account for more heat gain or loss than any other element in an insulated building envelope. A well designed glazing system can improve internal daylight levels, reduce glare and help maintain thermal comfort by reducing heat gain and loss. This contributes to energy efficiency by reducing the need for artificial heating, cooling or lighting.
This guide covers:
- building controls
- functions of windows
- performance of windows
- aluminium, uPVC, steel, timber and fibreglass windows
- classification of opening windows
- glazing
- insulating glass units (IGUs)
- fittings and accessories
- building construction.
This guide does not cover overhead glazing, roof windows, skylights or commercial facades or window sections.
The thermal performance requirements of building elements given in this book are from the 4th edition Building Code acceptable solution H1/AS1 and verification method H1/VM1. Note that 5th editions of H1/AS1 and H1/VM1 replaced the 4th edition from 3 November 2022.
Level: Passive design (2nd edition)
A critical aspect of a house's energy use and sustainability is the overall design of a building - its orientation on site, careful sizing and location of windows, specification of above-minimum insulation and making the best use of sun and wind for heating, cooling and ventilation.
This guide explains the technical background to good passive design, the choices and compromises that need to be made and Building Code and standards requirements that must be met.
The thermal performance requirements of building elements given in this book are from the 4th edition Building Code acceptable solution H1/AS1 and verification method H1/VM1. Note that 5th editions of H1/AS1 and H1/VM1 replaced the 4th edition from 3 November 2022.