building code

Building codes and energy simulation.

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The Centre for Building Performance Research at Victoria University School of Architecture has recently concluded R&D for the Energy Efficiency Clause of the New Zealand Building Code. This report, contributed to the BEPAC Newsletter, discusses some of the issues that arose in the course of the work.

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1995 National building code addresses mechanical ventilation of houses.

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Making sense of the model energy code.

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Rigid air barrier assemblies

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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) gave the mandate to Petrone architects to prepare a designer and builder guide to describe the methods for installing rigid air barriers on building walls. The goal here is to demonstrate that it is possible, in a simple and effective manner, to respect the requirements of the National Building Code 1995 as pertains to maximum permeability of air barrier systems. The work done by the firm over the last twelve years made it possible to implement air tight systems in over fifty buildings in the Montreal area.