In this CPD webinar you will hear from two industry experts from Allco Waterproofing and Metro Performance Glass with a focus on Waterproofing: Facts, Misconceptions, NZBC requirements and the Direction of Glass.
Future of the Building Code: Facades, Waterproofing, Glass and Flooring
Part One
CPD Points
2.00 Licensed Building Practitioner - Design 2 + 3 Points 2.00 Licensed Building Practitioner - Design 1 Points 2.00 Australian CPD ACT-SA-NT Points 2.00 Australian QLD - NSW - VIC - TAS - WA Points 20.00 NZ Registered Architects Board Points
Presented By
Teulo Ed
Event Description
Allco
TITLE: Waterproofing: Facts, Misconceptions, NZBC requirements and what’s ahead.
Learning outcomes:
- NZBC requirements, the changes ahead and the important considerations when assessing the waterproofing of your next project.
- Understanding the difference between Damp Proofing and Waterproofing.
- Identify the risks and where damp proofing is an acceptable solution versus waterproofing.
Rahul Jain and Adaleen Griffiths
Metroglass
Title: Future of the Building Code for Glass
The Direction of Glass: Windows and Doors remain a key design element when considering a building’s comfort level. Glass comprises the largest surface area of a window and therefore it is the major contributor to its performance.
It’s popularity as a building material is growing and our expectation is that code changes are likely to continue to ensure best practice. Recent H1 changes to the Building Code have improved thermal insulation, mostly by reducing U-values required from the glass component of a window.
However, we are starting to see the unintended consequences of overheating in the warmer regions over summer. Overseas information and proven practices suggest G7 as an acceptable solution could be improved.
Learning outcomes:What areas of investigation are currently underway
- How the latest coatings affect the thermal performance of the glass
- What other factors in an insulated glass unit (IGU) affect the thermal ratings and other performance values
- The international trends and changes in glass that we can learn from in NZ
- How we can deal with and mitigate the new unintended consequences of code changes Eg overheating
