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MBIE is Releasing Online Learning Modules for Insulation Requirements in Buildings

MBIE is producing a range of resources to help those impacted by the changes, understand the energy efficiency requirements. One of the resources MBIE has been creating are online interactive learning modules. These learning modules explain the compliance pathways to meet minimum insulation requirements set out in clause H1 Energy Efficiency of the New Zealand Building Code. They are hosted on learning.building. govt.nz and will continue to be developed over time. For more information on the H1 changes see: H1 Energy efficiency | Building Performance

A screenshot of module 1 providing an introduction to insulation in buildings

The purpose of the learning modules

The material is delivered in four learning modules which have separate content for different audiences and buildings. They include information for people who are learning about insulation requirements for the first time as well as examples for design professionals and building officials who have some prior knowledge and understanding of the Building Code documents. These may be useful for those who want to improve their general understanding of insulation requirements and the compliance pathways of the Building Code. The four learning modules are:

Learning module 1 - live now

Introduction to energy efficiency and insulation requirements in buildings What is it about?

• This module gives a general overview of why insulation in buildings is important, and the energy efficiency benefits of increasing insulation.

Who is it for?

• This module will be useful for anyone looking for an overview of the general requirements of H1 Energy

Efficiency.

Learning module 2 – work in progress!

Compliance pathways for H1 Energy Efficiency What is it about?

• This module provides a general overview of what is in-scope and what is out-of-scope of the acceptable solutions and verification methods for H1 Energy

Efficiency.

Who is it for?

• This module will be useful for designers, builders and building consent officers.