Anne undertakes evaluations using the walkthrough method developed there.
Building evaluations are carried out as part of the briefing for new projects, to help assess the effectiveness of completed projects, and to determine any finetuning or changes required to existing projects.
Constructed from a composite board using oriented strand board with urethane foam insulation, SIP panels provide a strong, lightweight construction system with excellent insulation and bracing characteristics.
Salmond Architecture designed the first SIP house to be completed in New Zealand, and have since become a leading architect in the design of SIP Houses. Salmond Architecture have been responsible for developing details for use of this material in New Zealand houses.
The measured performance of these houses is impressive, with significant improvements in comfort and reductions in energy costs.
Salmond Architecture designed the first house in New Zealand using the Warm frame composite wall system, which combines lightweight structural steel with insulation products to provide a wall frame that improves the thermal performance of the building envelope.
The High Performance House with warm frame technology is a demonstration home at HIVE the home innovation park in Christchurch ( www.warmframe.co.nz) ( www.highperformancehouses.co.nz )
Click here to watch the construction of a High Performing House with Warmframe technology