Teulo Ed // Retrofitting of the Building Envelope, Sustainabilty and Longevity P1

10.15am - 11.15am | Belgotex | Jacques Venter

Synopsis | In this session, we explore how you can identify high-risk areas and infection control requirements in hospitals and healthcare facilities and respond with smart, evidence-based design strategies. You will gain practical insight into how flooring and integrated systems play an important role in infection prevention and help minimise the risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) while supporting hygiene protocols. The session also highlights how the right material choices can enhance durability, protect assets from damage, and contribute to resilient healthcare environments.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Identify areas of risk and high infection control requirements in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Use the principles of evidence-based design to assess flooring and integrated systems in healthcare.
• Design to minimise the risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) and protect assets from preventable damage.

Speaker BIO | Jacques Venter is the Head of Product for Belgotex New Zealand and Australia. With over 16 years in the flooring industry, he brings extensive experience across both product management and commercial sales. Jacques has spent much of his career working closely with architects, designers, and flooring professionals, helping translate project requirements into practical, high-performing flooring solutions. His background gives him a strong understanding of specification needs, product performance, and current flooring trends, making him well placed to share insights relevant with the architecture and design community.

11.15am - 12.15pm | Richard Hollard | Pro Clima NZ 

Deep Retrofit: Improving Building Performance Without Compromising Durability

As New Zealand's building stock continues to age, the need to improve the energy performance of existing buildings has never been greater. However, upgrading older buildings without understanding moisture movement and building physics can lead to unintended consequences, including condensation, mould growth, and premature building failure.

This CPD explores practical retrofit strategies for timber-framed and masonry buildings, focusing on roofs, attic spaces, walls, and floors. Through real-world examples and evidence-based design principles, attendees will gain an understanding of how to improve thermal performance while maintaining healthy, durable, and resilient buildings.

The session provides architects, designers, and building professionals with the knowledge to confidently approach deep retrofit projects that balance energy efficiency with long-term building performance.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Gain an understanding of why airtightness is critical to building performance
• Being able to identify moisture risks associated with deep retrofit projects
• Being able to apply core building physics principles to retrofit design for optimal outcomes.

Speaker BIO | Richard Hollard has been working in the building industry for 17 years, including some time on the tools as an apprentice builder. He has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Ag) degree from Massey, and has always been interested to find out how things work. Richard enjoys being able to explain the science behind better building methods. He's experienced in communicating with designers, builders and homeowners. He also enjoys mountain biking, home renovations and landscaping. When he gets time, Richard also likes to spend time with his family in the outdoors.