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Strengthen NCC energy requirements
IN 2019, THE Australian state and territory governments released their Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings, a national plan that sets a trajectory to- wards zero energy (and carbon) ready buildings for Australia.
This includes a commitment to un- dertake regular reviews and forward planning for minimum energy require- ments from the 2022 National Con- struction Code (NCC) onwards.
The plan was to further strength-
en commercial building energy require- ments in the 2025 NCC for both new builds and adaptions.
At the same time Australia made a commitment last year to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
In this presentation ClimateWorks senior pro- ject manager for buildings, Gill Armstrong, will set out the policy journey that has been taken from Built to Perform through to strengthen en-
ergy standards, and highlight research out- comes that may assist the industry in preparing for a net zero future.
The focus will also include the window of op- portunity to retrofit existing buildings and en- sure assets are not at risk of becoming stranded by shifts accelerated by COVID-19.
Armstrong has a background in architectural practice as a UK registered architect.
LEFT: This session will help prepare industry for a net zero future.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Approximately 40 per cent of energy consumed by buildings is used for heating and cooling to achieve thermal comfort.
This rate could be reduced significantly through climate responsive design that integrates HVLS fans into a building’s HVAC system.
With a focus on passive design (working with the climate, not against it ) Ario Narisworoputro of Big Ass Fans will provide a better understanding on how to incorporate air movement in a building’s design, reducing energy consumption and offer a more sustainable comfort solution.
His presentation is part of the demonstrations from exhibitors at the ARBS presentation theatre.
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