VURB

VURB (Verification using a Reference Building Method) is an alternative assessment method that gives you the flexibility to meet energy efficiency requirements through a combination of the NatHERS energy assessment and the Deemed To Satisfy assessment (DTS). 

VURB Explained

What is VURB?   

REPORT

How is the VURB method assessed?

VURB uses the Elemental Provisions set out by the Section J Deemed to Satisfy assessment method as a performance benchmark for your project. To carry out this assessment methodology, commercial grade energy modelling software such as Design Builder or IES is used to calculate the annual energy consumption of the reference building created under the Elemental Provisions,  and then your project is compared to this one to ensure that it is equal to or improves upon the sustainability capabilities of the reference building. 

REQUIREMENTS

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

When is VURB required?

The VURB method is required or is most effective when assessing the energy efficiency compliance for the following; 

• Large Houses
• Houses with elevated floors
• Houses with upside down living
• Houses with unusual design features

What are the requirements of a VURB?

VURB requires that a proposed building consumes less or the same annual energy consumption as the reference building to be deemed compliant. 

Costing and Time Commitments