knowledge zone - Benjy Simmons

A FREE lunchtime webinar on window and door performance in New Zealand buildings. Learn how product selection and early design decisions affect thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term durability. Includes live Q&A. Earn CPD and LBP points.

Description

Stop specifying windows last

Why glazing decisions made late cost more than you think

Windows and doors are often treated as a procurement decision rather than a performance one. Specified late, thought about least. But the choices made around framing, glazing type, installation, and envelope integration ripple through a building's comfort, energy use, and durability for its entire life. Benjy Simmons works with architects, builders, and developers across New Zealand navigating exactly these decisions. This session is about making those conversations earlier, sharper, and more useful.

 

  WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT

  • How window and door selection drives thermal comfort and energy performance, and why it matters more in New Zealand's climate than many assume
  • The most common specification errors Benjy sees and the ones that cause the most trouble downstream
  • How to balance aesthetics, performance targets, and budget without giving up on what actually matters
  • What good integration between glazing systems and the wider building envelope looks like in practice
  • Practical guidance you can take directly into your next design or specification conversation

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

 

SPEAKER

Benjy works at the intersection of building science and everyday project practice, helping architects, designers, builders, and developers make better decisions around windows, doors, and façade systems across New Zealand. He is a regular speaker on window selection and its impact on building performance, with a focus on shifting industry norms toward healthier, more energy-efficient buildings.

 

  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.

 

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