SANS-10400 XA (2nd ed) is the energy efficiency regulation which governs all new buildings in South Africa. All architectural professionals need to be familiar with these regulations and how to apply them.
I run a CPD course in conjunction with CPD CENTRAL which shows you how to have an intuitive understanding of the regulations, and to complete the necessary calculations for a deemed-to-satisfy design under these regulations. You can read more about the course and sign up here.
Can I design this building using deemed-to-satisfy rules?
Depending on the usage, complexity, and size of the building, it might be more beneficial to follow one of the other routes to compliance. This quick navigator tool will help you decide whether your building is exempt from XA compliance, can be designed using the deemed to satisfy rules or whether a detailed building model is more appropriate: