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# Specification 44: A NatHERS Replacement?
Australia's NCC 2022 Specification 44 energy modeling pathway for residential buildings represents a significant advancement in the National Construction Code. While this performance-based approach is gaining momentum among forward-thinking practitioners, many architects and engineers are still discovering its transformative potential.
As energy efficiency requirements continue to evolve, this session will demonstrate how NCC 2022 Specification 44, soon to be available as a dedicated workflow on the Better Building platform, delivers superior design flexibility while effectively preventing overheating risks that commonly plague projects using traditional deemed-to-satisfy provisions and simplified calculation methods.
Join Darren O'Dea, CEO of Better Building, as he guides you through a proven, streamlined process to seamlessly integrate NCC 2022 Specification 44 energy modeling into your daily practice.
In just one hour, you'll master this powerful approach to:
* Unlock greater value and differentiation for your clients
* Expand your design possibilities with confidence
* Equip your team to identify and eliminate risks before they become costly problems
Leave this session ready to implement comprehensive energy modeling for under $50 per month, transforming what was once a cost barrier into a competitive advantage.
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