Currently, building energy efficiency software uses historical climate data to assess performance. By exploring new approaches to incorporate future weather and heat extremes into building energy efficiency modelling, this project is helping to guide the development of more energy-efficient, climate-resilient buildings.
Co-designing new approaches to incorporate future climate projections into building energy efficiency modelling
We must consider our changing climate when designing buildings with an expected lifespan of approximately 50 years, to ensure occupants are comfortable and healthy, especially during extremes such as heatwaves. By combining the expertise of climate scientists and industry practitioners, we will develop a new methodology and test it with case studies and real-world applications of prototype future average and extreme weather files across Australia.
Shaping the design of energy-efficient buildings for the 2070s and beyond
Through co-design with policy and industry experts, this project aims to contribute to improved policy outcomes for NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) and NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating Scheme), as well as influencing future updates to the National Construction Code for residential buildings.
Recently published reports and resources
Building for the Future: Designing for tomorrow’s climate instead of yesterday’s report
Building for the Future: Lessons learnt
Building for the Future: Technical report
Building for the Future: Guidance note for the Prototype files
Building for the Future: Summary
Want to know more? Please contact the project lead, Ramona Dalla Pozza, University of Tasmania.
