Airtightness is a hot topic in conversations about New Zealand home design. 21st century building science is clear that an airtight building envelope paired with mechanical ventilation is a powerful way to create an energy efficient, healthy home – but homeowners, builders and some architects still have low awareness and understanding of the benefits.
Other countries, including the USA, UK and Europe, more commonly employ airtightness as a measure of building performance, but New Zealand building codes are lagging in this area (although performance standards such as Homestar are more aligned).
At Aero, we’re on a mission to transform the way people think about the building envelope, and this CPD session is an important part of that.
Poor airtightness is a major issue in New Zealand homes, contributing to high energy costs, mould growth, and respiratory diseases.
48% of New Zealand homes suffer from mould, and respiratory illnesses cost the country over $7 billion annually.
Our 1-hour in-person or online CPD session will give you an overview of how focusing on the building envelope can dramatically and measurably improve airtightness leading to healthier, more efficient, and durable buildings.
Aero is the New Zealand supplier of a US-developed technology called AeroBarrier. AeroBarrier can be applied either during construction or to a finished home, and delivers a powerful, measurable improvement in airtightness and building performance.
Aero is a registered CPD Provider, offering accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to architects through high-quality learning activities, pre-scheduled events, and targeted sessions recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) and the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB).
Watch our explainer video.
Our CPD presentation explains how airtightness supports building performance. It includes technical and background information and case studies any New Zealand residential architect will find useful.
(10 formal CPD points)
Aero offers CPD-approved presentations covering essential topics in airtightness and high-performance building design. By attending our in-practice sessions or online webinars, architects and specifiers can earn CPD points while gaining valuable insights into energy efficiency, air quality, and cost-effective solutions for high-performance homes.
The one-hour presentation will qualify for 10 CPD points.
Our CPD sessions focus on the importance of airtightness in high-performance buildings, covering topics such as:
Our team is available for both in-practice CPD presentations and online webinars. Simply fill out the form below, and we’ll be in touch to schedule a session for you and your team.
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