Your home is leaking heat, and so is your wallet. Thermal bridging is the invisible energy thief that makes your house colder, your power bills higher, and your comfort levels drop. But don’t worry—it’s fixable. Let’s dive into why your home is losing heat and how BEO Buildingscience can stop it for good.

Passive design is supposed to keep your home comfortable year-round, but what if it’s doing the opposite? If your home overheats in summer and freezes in winter, your passive design might be working against you. Let’s break down why that happens and how BEO Buildingscience can fix it.

Old homes weren’t built for modern comfort, and if yours feels drafty, cold, or expensive to heat, it’s time for an upgrade. Discover how airtightness testing, insulation, and smart ventilation can transform your home into a comfortable, energy-efficient space.

Vapour barriers are often misunderstood in the building industry, leading to costly mistakes and moisture-related issues. Learn the key differences between vapour barriers and vapour control layers, when to use them, and how to select the right materials to ensure long-term building durability.

When constructing or renovating a home, questions often arise about the need for a vapour barrier. Vapour barriers are essential for managing moisture, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing building durability. By controlling water vapour diffusion, they prevent mould growth, condensation, and structural damage. Whether or not your home needs one depends on factors like climate, materials, and space usage.

Condensation is a silent yet significant challenge for commercial properties, leading to structural damage, poor indoor air quality, and increased energy costs. Addressing condensation risks during the design phase with professional analysis is essential for long-term building performance and occupant comfort.

Condensation doesn’t just happen by chance—it’s predictable. Using tools like WUFI Analysis, we can simulate how heat and moisture interact with your building's materials, providing you with the insights needed to prevent future moisture problems. Whether you're constructing a new home or renovating, this analysis can predict where condensation will occur, allowing you to make informed decisions about materials, insulation, and ventilation. By acting now, you can design a home that stays dry and mould-free, ensuring long-term comfort and health for its occupants.

Integrating building science into the New Zealand Building Code presents unique challenges, particularly when balancing heat protection, moisture control, and energy efficiency. In this article, we explore how heat flow impacts various building code clauses, including H1 (Energy Efficiency) and G4 (Ventilation), and highlight the often-overlooked role of thermal bridges. As buildings become more airtight due to improved insulation, managing internal moisture becomes crucial, yet current regulations like Clause E3 fall short in addressing hidden condensation risks. We discuss potential solutions, including international standards that offer better guidance for moisture control and thermal bridging.

Explore the risk factors for internal moisture in building assemblies, as discussed at the 2024 BOINZ SBCO Forum. Learn how a risk matrix can help identify potential moisture issues and improve decision-making for healthier buildings.

Thermal bridges are weak points in building insulation where heat escapes more easily, leading to energy loss, comfort issues, and potential moisture problems. Learn how to identify and manage thermal bridges in your building projects.

Discover how R-value and Psi-value (Ψ-value) are used together to provide a complete picture of a building’s thermal performance, minimising heat loss through effective insulation and managing thermal bridges.

Thermal bridges can lead to increased condensation and mould risk in buildings. Learn how to mitigate these risks, especially under New Zealand’s Clause E3, with proactive design and material choices.

Thermal mass and insulation serve different functions in building design. Learn how to use them together effectively for optimal energy efficiency and comfort. Avoid common pitfalls like overheating and poor thermal performance by understanding their distinct roles.

Achieving sustainable building design requires a balance between embodied and operational carbon. Explore the key strategies for reducing carbon emissions throughout a building's lifecycle, from materials to energy efficiency.

Building physics applies physics principles to construction, addressing heat transfer, moisture control, acoustics, and fire protection. Learn how building physics creates safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient structures.

Comfort in buildings goes beyond temperature control, encompassing factors like acoustics, air quality, airflow, and surface temperature. Explore how building physics can enhance comfort and improve the occupant experience. Learn why user control is vital, even in energy-efficient designs like Passive House.

Effective building design requires a focus on reducing heat losses, optimising solar gains, and managing internal loads. This article provides practical guidelines for improving energy efficiency and comfort through thoughtful design and application of building physics principles.

Building surfaces are constantly exposed to the elements, absorbing and emitting heat throughout the day. This article explains how surface colour, material choice, and environmental conditions impact solar absorption and heat retention, helping you select the best materials for energy-efficient and durable construction.

Insulation plays a vital role in energy-efficient construction. Learn about the thermal conductivity, R-value, and the importance of moisture management in insulation performance. Discover the benefits of external vs. internal insulation systems and how to select the right material for your building.

Climate significantly affects building performance, influencing energy efficiency, material durability, and comfort. Learn how temperature, humidity, wind, and solar radiation shape building design and discover strategies for adapting to climate variations in construction.