Beacon Pathway

Beacon Pathway AGM
2020-10-28 12:00 - 13:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | By Zoom
The 2020 AGM includes a presentation on the work Beacon has done over the last year:

The first wall project discovered there is more framing in external timber-framed walls than generally assumed by regulators – this has implications for heat loss
A pre-feasibility study for what a project to develop a low carbon, warm, dry, healthy efficient and affordable demonstration home might look like
Teaching home performance in schools – a pilot study

Contact Verney Ryan for the Zoom link

Advanced Framing Solutions Workshop
2020-10-15 10:00 - 12:30
This workshop follows on from research undertaken by Beacon which found that timber framing forms, on average, over 34% of a wall. This is much higher than the 14% – 18% framing content generally assumed by both regulators and the industry.
The more timber framing, the less insulation – and the poorer the thermal performance.
This workshop focuses on exploring pragmatic and buildable framing solutions for New Zealand which result in a radical improvement to the thermal envelope.
What solutions can be found to improve the performance of New Zealand’s new build housing?
Are there modifications to current building techniques or promising construction techniques which are practical and buildable?
Can they be adapted as an acceptable solution, and adoptable under current building code compliance pathways?
Join other stakeholders and experts in the residential construction industry to collaborate on possible solutions.
