This CPD explores the critical role airtightness plays in improving the performance, energy efficiency and durability of New Zealand buildings.
AeroBarrier: Revolutionizing New Zealand Airtightness
With Chris Caiger
CPD & CE Credits
Australian CPD ACT-SA-NT: 1 Points Australian QLD - NSW - VIC - TAS - WA: 1 Points UK/EU Professional Development: 1 Hours NZ Registered Architects Board: 5 Design, 5 Documentation
Presented By
Chris Caiger | Director | Aero Solutions
Event Description
This CPD explores the critical role airtightness plays in improving the performance, energy efficiency and durability of New Zealand buildings. It examines how uncontrolled air leakage can undermine the effectiveness of insulation and high-performance windows, contribute to unnecessary energy use, and increase the risk of moisture and indoor air quality issues.
The session introduces the principles of airtight building design and explores how AeroBarrier technology can be used to identify and seal air leakage within the building envelope.
Through practical application, attendees will gain insight into how airtightness can be measured, specified and achieved to support healthier, more comfortable and energy-efficient buildings.
Key Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this CPD, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the role of airtightness in overall building envelope performance and energy efficiency.
- Identify how uncontrolled air leakage can affect thermal performance, indoor air quality, occupant comfort and moisture management.
- Understand the relationship between airtightness, insulation, glazing and other elements of a high-performance building envelope.
- Describe how building airtightness is measured and the importance of testing and verification.
- Understand how AeroBarrier technology works and where it can be incorporated within the design and construction process to achieve specified airtightness targets.
