This is the final episode of Season 2 and for the year 2022. Thank you so much for making it to the end of this season, as we dove into the different clauses of the  New Zealand building code. We'll be back next year with a brand new season, stay tuned!

On this episode, Peter and Jon are tying all of those code clauses back together. Why they all relate to one another, and how to design a building that efficiently considers everything instead of clumsily considering one thing at a time.

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On this episode, we’re talking F2 and then digging further still into Code Clause E2, and specifically into E2/AS1. Let’s keep safe and keep on keeping water out of the building. 

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On this episode, we’re digging deep into Code Clause B2. What rots, what lasts, and how to design simple details that can withstand the test of time while exposed to the elements.

On this episode, we’re digging deep into Code Clause C3. What burns, what doesn’t, and how to design a safe building instead of a glorified tinderbox. 

For season two, we’ll be talking all about the New Zealand Building Code. What it is, what it isn’t, what’s covered, what isn’t, how to comply with it, and why “meeting code” isn’t quite as straight forward as it might seem. On this episode, we’re digging deep into the building code. How it’s structured, how to read it, how to comply, and where the loopholes are. 

On this episode, we’re wrapping up the season. With Building Science 101. E1, E2, E3, G4 G5, G7, and H1. Holistic design, and all the code clauses all at once. Enclosures, envelopes, and our overall thoughts about all of this BS (building science). Episode 14: Building science 101.

On this episode, we’re talking about the sun. UV and Solar Heat Gain. G5, G7, and H1. Shading, overheating, and solar radiation. What it does, how to control it, and why passive solar is a lot more complicated than just putting a big window next to a concrete slab. Episode 13: The Sun.

On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. We’re asking how they found themselves living in a shotgun shack, how they found themselves living in another part of the world, what is that beautiful house? Am I right? Am I wrong?. And you may say to yourself Episode 8: Denise, Matt, and Gab.

On this episode, we’re talking about drainage. Getting the water out and away. E1 and E2. Dripping, dropping, and drying. How to drain surfaces, how to design flashings, and how to use rainscreens and redundancy to make sure water stays out. Episode 12: Drainage.

On this episode, we’re talking about Airtightness. Building tight and Ventilating right. G4 with a bit of H1 and G5. Keeping the outside out and the inside in. How to build airtight, why it’s important, and why mechanical ventilation is a must. Episode 11: Airtightness.

On this episode, we’re talking about thermal bridges. Solid parts of the building that bleed heat to the outside. H1 again. Making sure your house doesn’t get cold spots. Where to find them, how to fix them, and which ones matter more than others. Episode 10: Thermal bridges.

On this episode, we’re talking about Passive House. Proper building design based on energy targets. PHPP. What it is, what it isn’t, how easy it is to achieve, and why it’s not as scary as it sounds. Episode 9: Passive House.

On this episode, we’re digging deep into Code Clause G6. Noise, racket, hubbub, and how to design a building that doesn’t hurt your ears. 

On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. We’re asking how they found themselves living in a shotgun shack, how they found themselves living in another part of the world, what is that beautiful house? Am I right? Am I wrong?. And you may say to yourself Episode 8: Denise, Matt, and Gab.

On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. Where did they come from, where did they go, where did they come from cotton eye… I mean and a few other questions to add some warmth and fluff. Episode 6: James, Robyn, Karl, and Dan.

On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. Who they are, where they’re from, what they did, as long as you love m- I mean and a few other questions sprinkled in for a little bit of flavour. Episode 5: Shawn, Peter, Lesley and Dimas.

On this episode, we’re talking about insulation. Using fluffs and foams to keep the warm in. H1. Slowing the escape of heat to increase both comfort and energy efficiency. Types of insulation, where to use them, and how to make them work best. Episode 4: Insulation.

On this episode, we’re talking about ventilation. Keeping the air clean and fresh. G4. Making sure moist air gets out and fresh air comes in. What it does, how to make it work, and why relying on a few windows doesn’t really work. Episode 3: Ventilation.

On this episode, we’re talking about heating. Making the air warm. G5. Turning a cold thing into a warm thing. Types of heating, how it works in your house, and what it does other than just keep us toasty.

On this episode, we’re talking about condensation. Internal Moisture. E3. Water vapour trapped in the air that turns into liquid water when it touches a cold surface. What it is, how to control it, and how to stop it from destroying your house. Episode 1: Condensation.

Sorry team we had some mic issues for the first 15 seconds which is why Jon was cut off! (Sorry Jon!) 

In this episode Jon & Peter are digging into code clause G5. What makes the indoors different to the outdoors and how to design a building that keeps people healthy, happy and productive by relying on logic instead of magic.

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In this episode Jon & Peter are unravelling Code Clause H1 and the new changes coming into effect. Keeping the heat in, keeping costs down and how to design a building that keeps people comfortable without breaking the bank or wrecking the environment.

In this episode Peter and Jon are talking about the NZBC clause G4 Ventilation. Fresh air in, stale air out and how to design a building that keeps people oxygenated by breathing the proper way. 

On this episode, we’re digging deep into Code Clause E3. Water in the air, fog on your glass and how to design a building that gets rid of condensation without the use of a mob or a rag. 

On this episode we've got Shawn McIsaac, one of Oculus' directors with us. We’re still digging into Code Clause E2. Where water goes, ways to keep it out, and how to design a building that sheds water and stays dry.

On this episode we are talking to Casey Grey, The Conscious Builder based in Ottawa, CA, about what he does, how he builds and the similarities and differences between the building industries in Canada and New Zealand.

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On this episode, we’re digging deep into Code Clause E2. Where water goes, ways to keep it out, and how to design a building that sheds water and stays dry.