Building Code H1/AS1 Calculation Method

This tool implements the calculation method of the H1/AS1 Fifth Edition - Amendment 1. Please add your building's thermal envelope areas and R-values in the table below. Note that wall and roof areas are 'net' meaning that the area of any windows, doors and skylights must be subtracted.

Additional rows can be added with the button at the top-right.

Please set the territorial authority in which the building is to be constructed below.

The climate zone will be looked up automatically.

The building is compliant with the calculation method if its heat loss is less than or equal to the reference building heat loss.

For building elements with embedded heating systems, the minimum construction R-values shall be determined through the Schedule method. These apply whenever building elements that are part of the thermal envelope include heating systems and may not be reduced by applying the Calculation method. Refer H1/AS1 2.1.1.3.

R-values are input as construction R-values, NOT the R-value of the batts insulation. Please use another tool (such as the BRANZ Home Insulation Guide available here) to calculate or lookup the R-value of the complete wall, floor or roof assembly.

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Project Name

Client Name

Territorial Authority

Climate Zone: H1 5th Edition

Proposed Building			Total heat loss (W/K):
Glazing area to total wall area ratio:
Compliant:
Building element type	Description	Net area (m2)	Construction R-value	Heat loss (W/K)

Reference Building	Total heat loss (W/K):
Building element type	Net area (m2)	Construction R-value	Heat loss (W/K)
Wall
Roof
Slab-on-ground floor
Floor other than slab-on-ground
Window or door

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