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Ci Site – Building envelope

February 13, 2025

Learn how Ci Tools' Building Envelope feature streamlines Height in Relation to Boundary compliance checks.

How to create a Building Envelope using the Sites Tool

Height in Relation to Boundary Checks (HIRB) can be carried out with the help of this Building Envelope feature, where a Site mesh has been developed using the Ci Tools Boundary object.

A key building consent requirement applicable for different housing zones.  This is a standard to assess the potential impact that a new building / or alteration might have on the neighbors property, i.e. prevent blocking out your neighbor’s daylight.

Watch this Video for the steps and demonstration of the Tool – https://youtu.be/Tig1lr4OPjY?t=872