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By Bob Burnett – 1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
Deep-dive renovations on sub-par houses is an important part of how Aotearoa New Zealand can meet low-carbon goals. The result is homes that are healthier for people, less demanding on the environment and more energy efficient.
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 Thao Bui, Professor Suzanne Wilkinson, Nikula Domingo, Dr Casimir MacGregor – 1 February 2021, Build 182, Feature article
Buildings have a major role to play in climate change mitigation. Research is under way to develop a tool to support zero-carbon decision making in the refurbishment process for buildings.
By Antonia Reid – 1 February 2022, Build 188, Feature article
As MBIE’s Building for climate change programme develops, targets will be set for energy use and caps put on embodied carbon. The industry is also encouraged to think innovatively about designing, building and operating buildings.
By Philip He, Dr Wajiha Shahzad, Professor Suzanne Wilkinson, Dr Niluka Domingo – 1 October 2022, Build 192
Public sector organisations should support low or zero-carbon building by developing standardised tender documents for construction projects. This will set an example for the private sector with its own need to meet zero-carbon targets.
By Jonas Bengtsson – 1 February 2022, Build 188, Feature article
The embodied impacts of building materials used in construction are under the spotlight. As the focus turns to reducing carbon emissions, there is an impetus to consider the sustainability of materials used.
By Dr Troy Coyle – 1 April 2022, Build 189, Feature article
Building materials will need to meet stringent low-carbon criteria as governments globally strive to meet climate change targets. The steel industry is bringing in a raft of measures and emphasising steel’s role in the circular economy.
By Dr Dave Dowdell – 1 August 2022, Build 191
We finish this 2-part series looking at the rest of the BRANZ modelling study used to develop six rules of thumb that will help designers deliver lower-carbon houses.
By Greg Burn – 1 February 2022, Build 188, Feature article
Dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of residential new builds presents significant challenges for architects, designers and the entire industry. Revisiting basic design principles is one tool that will be useful.
By Verney Ryan – 1 February 2021, Build 182
Research has found the percentage of timber framing in walls of new houses is much higher than assumed in compliance calculations. This means more thermal bridging, less insulation and lower thermal performance. Why is this and what can be done?
