H1 reports, VM1 modelling & alternative-solution support

Clear, practical H1 compliance support for standard projects, complex glazing, renovations, additions, and designs that need more than a simple pathway.

Building performance and compliance support

This page keeps the compliance, modelling and optimisation work separate from trade quantity takeoffs.

H1 Energy Efficiency & Compliance


H1/AS1 & H1/AS2 Compliance Reports

We prepare H1 compliance reports for residential and light commercial projects using the appropriate NZ Building Code energy efficiency pathway, including H1/AS1, H1/AS2, calculation method reporting, and VM1 support where required.

For: Builders, designers, architects, homeowners
You receive: H1 report ready for consent submission or project records
Core service

H1/VM1 Modelling

We carry out H1/VM1 modelling where a project requires a more detailed compliance pathway, including designs with glazing over 40% or where a passing result cannot be achieved using the calculation method alone. Useful for testing specification options before final documentation.

For: Designers, architects, builders
You receive: VM1 modelling output with clear compliance notes and tested specification options
Detailed compliance

H1 Alternative-Solution Support

For non-standard projects, renovations, additions, complex existing buildings, or designs that do not fit neatly within a simple compliance pathway, we can help develop clear H1 alternative-solution logic for review and submission.

For: Designers, builders, renovation projects
You receive: Alternative-solution notes, supporting calculations, and a clear compliance rationale
Complex projects

Heat Pump Sizing & Heating Capacity Checks

We provide practical heat pump sizing support by calculating the required heating capacity for the main living area under the Healthy Homes heating assessment methodology. Useful for checking whether proposed or existing fixed heating is appropriately sized.

For: Builders, landlords, property managers, designers
You receive: Heating capacity check with sizing notes
Heating check

H1 Optimisation & Compliance Pathway Advice

Where a project is close to failing H1, or where the proposed specification is becoming expensive or impractical, we test practical options across roof, wall, floor, slab, glazing, and construction R-values to identify a sensible compliance pathway.

For: Designers, builders, homeowners
You receive: Clear upgrade options, compliance notes, and practical recommendations
Problem solving

Need H1 support?

Send through your plans, specs, or project details and we’ll help identify the right pathway.