Prescriptive Path Tool
Direct Compliance Method
Use NECB 2025's prescriptive requirements for straightforward compliance verification. Perfect for standard building designs meeting minimum code requirements.
- Climate Zone-specific requirements
- Automatic U-value compliance checks
- Building envelope area calculations
- Real-time compliance status
- Detailed reporting and documentation
- Export to PDF/Excel formats
Trade-off Path Tool
Flexible Compliance Method
Use the trade-off methodology to balance envelope performance between assemblies. Ideal for innovative designs where some assemblies exceed prescriptive limits.
- Vertical vs. horizontal assembly trade-offs
- Automatic reference building generation
- Real-time compliance calculations
- Data transfer from Prescriptive tool
- Comprehensive compliance reports
- Professional documentation output
Recommended Workflow
Step 1
Start with Prescriptive Tool for baseline compliance
Step 2
Transfer data to Trade-off Tool for optimization
Step 3
Generate compliance reports for submission
Data can be seamlessly transferred between tools using the built-in synchronization feature.
About These Tools
These tools are designed to assist building professionals in complying with the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2025 (NECB 2025). The tools support heated buildings maintained at 18°C and above.
Key Features
- Based on NECB 2025 requirements
- Climate zone specific calculations
- Live compliance monitoring
- Professional report generation
- Data persistence across sessions
Important Notes
- Tools are for guidance only
- Professional judgment required
- Verify with local authorities
- Keep software updated
- Backup your project data