knowledge zone - Robyn Ryan

A FREE lunchtime webinar on B1 (Structure) and H1 (Energy Efficiency) of the NZ Building Code. Learn how structural choices affect insulation, moisture, and overall performance. Includes live Q&A. Earn CPD points & LBP point.

Description

What if the way you frame a building is quietly compromising its energy performance?

In this high-impact lunchtime webinar, Robyn Ryan unpacks Clause B1 (Structure) and its critical overlap with H1 (Energy Efficiency). Learn how structural layout, wall build-ups, and smart moisture detailing can work in your favour — or against you — when it comes to performance and compliance. This session is about making better choices with the tools and practices you already use.

WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT:

  • How structural framing decisions impact insulation continuity and condensation risk

  • Moisture protection strategies for structural timber

  • Wall build-up choices, including nog-less framing and insulation fit

  • How digital tools like PHPP and Flixo are used to model, test, and refine structural designs

  • Simple changes to framing and detailing that can dramatically boost thermal performance

We’ll wrap up with a hosted Q&A, giving you the chance to dig into key takeaways and clarify your own projects.

SPEAKER

Robyn Ryan works for Oculus Building Science and Facades, she is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) practicing in Wellington. Her passion after family, is ensuring we all understand the effects of design decisions on energy, comfort and health.

HOST

Jon Davies - Technical Sales Support and Education Training Manager at Pro Clima NZ 

Jon brings a depth of knowledge from years of industry training and on-site experience. He guides the session with thoughtful questions, facilitates engaging discussion, and helps uncover practical insights that matter on the job.

 

Structure is more than strength - it’s a driver of performance.

Join us for this FREE, CPD-accredited session to learn how to get more from your framing layouts, protect your thermal envelope, and streamline compliance with insight-driven design. 

Earn CPD points or LBP point.

 

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