Knauf Insulation has released a new publication with their vision for the future of high-performance insulation across the Asia-Pacific region — with direct relevance for the New Zealand building sector.
Titled A New Vision of Sustainability, the guide explores how insulation can support a shift toward more energy-efficient, lower-impact buildings as the region responds to increasingly stringent climate targets.
Buildings currently account for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. Reducing that figure will require a dramatic improvement in the way buildings are designed, constructed and operated. Insulation plays a critical role, not only in improving thermal performance and occupant comfort, but in reducing the operational energy load of a building over its lifetime. This is becoming even more important as regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, pushing builders, architects and developers to meet higher energy standards from the outset.
Knauf Insulation’s guide offers an in-depth look at how policy, innovation and market demand are converging to change expectations of what building materials should deliver. It outlines regional trends, highlights examples of best practice, and provides insight into how better material choices made early in the design process can lead to better long-term outcomes for both performance and sustainability.
For the New Zealand market where building code changes, rising energy costs, and climate resilience are all top of mind, the guide offers timely guidance for those specifying insulation in new builds and retrofits. It’s designed to support informed decision-making across the supply chain, from manufacturers and distributors to architects and designers working at the coalface of sustainable construction.
Knauf Insulation is a global leader in the manufacture of high-performance insulation products. In New Zealand, their residential range is available through CARTERS Building Supplies.
Learn more at: https://knauf.com/en-NZ/knauf-insulation/competencies/sustainability