H1 calculation method

Description

BRANZ webinar: The H1 Calculation Method

The new requirements for H1 Energy efficiency will mean a move away from the schedule method for many construction types, to the use of the calculation or modelling methods.

This one-hour webinar explains the calculation method and will cover:

  • What the calculation method is and when to use it
  • Reference houses and how these are calculated
  • The advantages, disadvantages and limitations of the calculation method
  • Tricks + tips how to make it useful
  • How to use and verify the output

The webinar will include a practical demonstration of how to use the BRANZ calculation method tool for H1/AS1 5th edition amendment 1.

 

Presenters:

  • Andrew Pollard (Building Physicist, BRANZ)
  • Ian Cox-Smith (Building Physicist, BRANZ)
  • Christian Hoerning (Senior Advisor Building Science, Building System Performance, MBIE)