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Guide-to-Development-Assessment-PDI-Act 2023 cover

Department for Trade and Investment

Version:  2023.  (Current)
A guide to assist relevant authorities in assessing development applications that apply to the new Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.
Building Certification Guide 5th edition, 2022 cover

Passive House Institute

Version:  5th edition, 2022.  (Current)
This Guide is intended to supplement to the "Criteria for the Passive House, EnerPHit and PHI Low Energy Building Standards" ("Criteria") published by the Passive House Institute and posted online; it explains the Criteria's requirements given here in a brief and precise manner.
MICROBIAL CONTROL

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote discusses the requirements for microbial control in buildings and how these are addressed in NATSPEC.
MECHANICAL SERVICES PIPE AND VESSEL INSULATION

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote addresses the selection of appropriate levels of insulation for piping, vessels and heat exchangers with curved surfaces.
WATER SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN (WSUD)

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) integrates planning and design of the urban water cycle, water supply, waste water, stormwater and groundwater management, urban design and environmental protection.
MECHANICAL DESIGN AND INSTALL HVAC CHECKLIST

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote provides a checklist intended to assist the architect or building designer in the assessment of proposals for the design and installation of HVAC systems.
LIVING WALLS AND ROOFS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote highlights design and construction issues for consideration and suggests suitable NATSPEC worksections for the documentation of living walls and roofs.
IMPACT SOUND INSULATION

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote addresses the use of impact sound insulation in floor systems.
GRASS SEEDING AND TURFING

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote provides guidance on the selection of grass seed mixes and turf species for general landscaping for use in 0252 Landscape – natural grass surfaces.
NATIVE GRASS LAWNS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote discusses several of the native grass species suitable for lawn applications.