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Understand Government carbon reporting requirements and learn how carbon assessments can aid decision making at different stages of design. Understand the process for the carbon assessment trials. Please note that access to this webstream will expire after 1 month

This framework is intended for the management of council-owned buildings only. It is not intended to guide a council’s regulatory responsibilities for managing all earthquake-prone buildings in their area in general.

The book was published before the Government’s announcement in September 2025 that it will make changes to the earthquake-prone building system.

Disclaimer: Please note that our publications reflect the regulations and best practices on the date of release, which is shown on the publication. As regulations and industry standards evolve, we always recommend that our publications be read in conjunction with the latest building code clauses and standards.

This Microsoft Excel (.xlxs) 25MB download of BRANZ House Insulation Guide 6th edition is for PC users.

Updates:

• Further fix to error where the R-value for slab floors were higher than they should have been when adding floor topper insulation
• New images for timber framed floors
• A worksheet added which provides simplifications to help with calculation and modelling for steel framed walls

The guide is now in two parts:

• The tables of construction R-values for common construction options for compliance under H1/AS1 and H1/VM1 5th edition
• The accompanying House Insulation Guide text [PDF] for guidance on insulation to meet or exceed H1 AS/1 and H1/VM1 5th edition.

This Microsoft Excel (.xlxs) 25MB download of BRANZ House Insulation Guide 6th edition is for MAC users.

Updates:

• Further fix to error where the R-value for slab floors were higher than they should have been when adding floor topper insulation
• New images for timber framed floors
• A worksheet added which provides simplifications to help with calculation and modelling for steel framed walls

The guide is now in two parts:

• The tables of construction R-values for common construction options for compliance under H1/AS1 and H1/VM1 5th edition
• The accompanying House Insulation Guide text [PDF] for guidance on insulation to meet or exceed H1 AS/1 and H1/VM1 5th edition.

This Microsoft Excel (.xlxs) 25MB download of BRANZ House Insulation Guide 6th edition is for PC and MAC users of Microsoft 365 [ONLINE]

Updates:

• Further fix to error where the R-value for slab floors were higher than they should have been when adding floor topper insulation
• New images for timber framed floors
• A worksheet added which provides simplifications to help with calculation and modelling for steel framed walls

The guide is now in two parts:

• The tables of construction R-values for common construction options for compliance under H1/AS1 and H1/VM1 5th edition
• The accompanying House Insulation Guide text [PDF] for guidance on insulation to meet or exceed H1 AS/1 and H1/VM1 5th edition.

Once you have downloaded this version open it using Excel on Microsoft 365

In this BRANZ webinar, we explain the requirements when using H1/AS1 and H1/VM1 5th edition amendment 1 as a means of compliance, covering both slab-on-ground and suspended timber floors.  We look at some of the challenges and risks, and provide solutions for meeting the required thermal resistance requirements for floors.

Please note: that access to this webstream will expire after 1 month

With the insatiable demand for housing and the Medium-Density Residential Standards (MDRS) being adopted in many areas, medium-density housing is forming a significant part of our urban landscape. This seminar will be invaluable in helping you prepare for our MDH future.

In this BRANZ webinar, we focus on H1/AS1 and H1/VM1. We look at some of the risks and challenges and provide practical solutions for dealing with these.

Please note: that access to this webstream will expire after 1 month.