Glossary

Insulation installed along the outer perimeter of a building to minimise heat loss into the ground. Perimeter insulation refers to the insulation of basement walls in contact with the ground or beneath the concrete slab on which the building rests.

Primary energy content is a metric that indicates the energy content of a raw material or energy source in its original form, before it is converted into various forms of energy or processed. This figure is important for assessing the total energy consumption and energy efficiency of various energy sources.      

Measures to prevent heat loss and keep a building warm, often through thermal insulation. Synonymous with ‘thermal protection’