Designing Thermal Zones for Better NatHERS Performance
$99.00 GST
Get the zoning wrong and the NatHERS assessment measures a building you did not design.
This one hour CPD course covers how to define and map thermal zones correctly, how zone boundaries and room layouts affect the result, and how accurate zoning supports both NatHERS assessment and NCC energy efficiency compliance.
Fully online and self paced. Your certificate is issued the moment you finish and is stored in your account.
Description
This course explores how thermal zoning can improve the energy performance and comfort of residential buildings. It explains how correctly defining and mapping zones supports accurate NatHERS assessments and helps meet NCC energy efficiency requirements. Participants learn how zone boundaries, room layouts, and internal connections influence heating and cooling loads. The course also highlights common zoning mistakes and provides practical strategies to improve design and assessment outcomes. By the end of the session, participants will understand how thoughtful zoning decisions can lead to more efficient and compliant residential designs.
This CPD provides general guidance on professional responsibilities and documentation practices. It does not constitute legal advice or replace project-specific contractual or statutory obligations.
