NCC 2022 - Performance Requirements for External Walls and Facades
Introduction
The Australian market has seen major changes in the performance requirements for external facades. The major focus has been in relation to fire due to the tragedy of Grenfell and the Melbourne Lacrosse Tower. When specifying an external wall an architect must consider all performance requirements of the National Construction Code.
This Presentation focuses on New and Existing buildings and looks at the requirements for structure (wind loadings), weatherproofing, fire, thermal, acoustics, airtightness, and condensation. This topic will help highlight the importance of the external wall in the overall high performing building envelope.
Biography
Jason has over 25 years successful experience in the architectural specification space across a broad range of projects and industry segments that are found across Australia. He is passionate about matching the right technical building materials with the architect's project specification requirements and budget for all building types and applications. He is experienced with providing solutions from foundations through to Roofing, Facades, Acoustics, FRL and Interior fit outs. Jason is experienced with delivering CPD’s, product presentations, project meetings and industry presentations. His experience on construction sites as a qualified carpenter compliments his meaningful engagement with architects focusing on achieving their architectural intent and priorities with NCC compliant systems.
At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to understand:
- To better understand the requirements needed within the BCA/NCC
- The different performance requirements of wind loadings for Façade Systems
- Material considerations concerning fire requirements for External Walls & Facades
- Understand the thermal properties needed for Section J and Energy Rating compliance
- Basic design considerations for External Façade Systems
