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By Charissa Snijders – 1 October 2009, Build 114
A commitment to environmentally sustainable design by this Pathfinder project – Hamilton’s new green hospital – has resulted in a healthier hospital and potential for significant operational and maintenance savings over the life of the building.
By Lynda Amitrano – 1 August 2013, Build 137
When international construction and building industry researchers met in Brisbane recently, some key themes that emerged were the innovative use of BIM, resilience in buildings and urban acceleration.
By Dr Dermott McMeel – 1 August 2014, Build 143, Feature article
Kiwis have a great reputation for high-level manufacturing fabrication – think super-fast yachts. As digital fabrication comes of age, our designers are already using the technology to create innovative building designs.
By David Hindley – 1 April 2022, Build 189, Feature article
World-class research, award-winning designs and a new mindset are all helping New Zealand manufacturers, architects and designers take a fresh approach to those most fundamental of building materials – concrete, steel and timber.
By Charissa Snijders – 1 February 2009, Build 110
The 5 Green Star Meridian Building sets a new benchmark for energy efficiency and sustainable building practice in commercial office property. This Pathfinder project case study offers lessons that could be useful for other projects.
By Peter Cunningham – 1 December 2011, Build 127
Keeping a complex workplace operational while it undergoes a major rebuild is no easy task. Early project team involvement has been instrumental in the successful redevelopment of BRANZ’s campus, the final Pathfinder project to appear in Build.
By Allan Sage – 1 June 2010, Build 118, Feature article
Glass has advanced from providing daylight to controlling the entire solar spectrum and providing insulation, sound control, fire retardation, safety, security, decoration, shape, glare reduction and more.
By Nick Helm – 1 August 2014, Build 143, Feature article
EQC is sponsoring innovative ground improvement techniques that will not only strengthen land in Christchurch to allow resilient rebuilding but may offer a solution for vulnerable land in other parts of the country.
1 December 2014, Build 145
By Charissa Snijders – 1 October 2008, Build 108
A collaborative approach resulted in the first Pathfinder project being completed on time and under budget.
