What is changing and why it matters If you live, work, or invest in property in Europe, big changes are on the horizon. The European Parliament has just approved a sweeping set of rules to make buildings more energy-efficient, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and lower energy costs — all while helping fight climate change. AndContinue reading “Europe’s big push for Zero Carbon buildings”
Category Archives: Green building
NCC 2025 proposed changes
The next edition of the National Construction Code proposes amendments. These amendments focus on the requirements for energy efficiency of commercial buildings. It includes waterproofing of balconies, car parks, storage and warehouses. Additionally, it focuses on condensation management. If approved, these changes will affect construction costs for houses and apartments. They will also impact constructionContinue reading “NCC 2025 proposed changes”
Energy Rating Certificates
A NatHERS Certificate allows builders, certifiers and regulatory authorities to quickly confirm that a building has been built to the design on which the energy rating is based. During the National Construction Code 2022 transition period (1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023), the 2019 version of the NatHERS Certificate can be used to demonstrateContinue reading “Energy Rating Certificates”
NZEB Energy Rating 