Why use VURB instead of NatHERS or DTS?
VURB offers more flexibility when DTS or NatHERS would otherwise limit design features or inflate construction costs.
Short answer
VURB provides performance-based compliance suited to complex, non‑standard designs where prescriptive DTS paths fall short.
Full answer
While DTS provisions and NatHERS star ratings require prescriptive compliance, VURB allows designs with high glazing ratios, thermal mass strategies, or unique geometry to meet energy performance benchmarks via dynamic, hour-by-hour modelling.
Why this matters
This flexibility can significantly reduce glazing or insulation costs, optimise passive heating or cooling and enable creative architectural expressions without compromising efficiency.
How certified Energy can help
Our team harnesses advanced energy modelling to strike the optimal balance between design aspirations and compliance, saving you time and money.
Related regulations
- VURB is a NCC Performance Solution; NatHERS is a DTS method
- VURB uses the same benchmarking rules across sites, but reference building details vary under NCC 2019 vs 2022
Helpful resources
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