Understanding Section J (NCC 2022)

Overview

This presentation provides a practical overview of the energy efficiency requirements introduced under NCC 2022 Section J, focusing on the performance of external façades, windows and doors in commercial buildings. Participants will gain an understanding of the latest compliance requirements, how glazing systems influence thermal performance, and the impact that product selection has on achieving compliant, high-performing building envelopes.

Learning Outcomes

The session combines regulatory requirements with practical design considerations, enabling architects and building professionals to make informed specification decisions that improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort and overall façade performance.By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
• Identify and apply the new requirements for external façades under NCC 2022 Section J.
• Evaluate the performance of windows and doors within the building envelope.
• Define the impacts of different glazing and framing systems on overall façade performance.
• Apply NCC 2022 requirements to future building designs to achieve compliant and energy-efficient outcomes.
National Standard of Competency for Architects (2021)
This presentation delivers learning outcomes aligned with the following National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) 2021 Performance Criteria:
• PC12 – Practice Management and Professional Conduct
Provide independent, objective advice in accordance with relevant building codes, standards, technical specifications and planning regulations, including climate change implications.
• PC28 – Project Initiation and Conceptual Design
Apply knowledge of building science and technology to optimise building performance during conceptual design.
• PC33 – Project Initiation and Conceptual Design
Investigate, coordinate and integrate sustainable environmental systems, including thermal performance, into the building design.
• PC39 – Detailed Design and Construction Documentation
Integrate appropriate material selection and construction systems into detailed design and documentation to achieve compliant building outcomes.

Presenter:
Bernie San Diego is the QLD & NT Specification Manager for Alspec and has been working in the construction industry for more than 30 years, with experience across multiple sectors, Bernie has supported the architectural and constructions teams in delivery of some large multi- residential, education, defence, NDIS ,aged care to hospital and everything in between. Bernie has a huge passion on Liveable Housing Design and Sustainability.