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By Dr Morten Gjerde – 1 April 2020, Build 177
Can the uninspiring nature of some new medium-density housing developments be attributed to a resource consent process that is often inconsistent and a tendency for planning staff to stick rigidly to the rules rather than seek responsive solutions?
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2021, Build 187
Noisy heat pump outdoor units can rattle the neighbours, especially for those living in higher-density housing. There are, however, some straightforward steps to minimise unwelcome sounds.
By James Berghan – 1 December 2021, Build 187, Feature article
As development in Aotearoa’s cities intensifies, so too does the need to encourage diverse building and living solutions. While cohousing remains a relatively niche housing model in Aotearoa, what could it look like if it was the norm?
By Dr Chris Litten – 1 June 2016, Build 154, Feature article
A BRANZ programme of work will explore the challenges and identify solutions to increasing the supply of medium-density housing (MDH).
By Greg Overton – 1 August 2016, Build 155, Feature article
For low-rise buildings, E2/VM1 can be used to demonstrate that a cavity-based wall system can meet the requirements of E2. But what is E2/VM1, and why might it not be suitable for medium-rise buildings?
By Greg Overton – 1 April 2018, Build 165, Feature article
As residential buildings go higher, should typical residential claddings be used? A BRANZ research project have been investigating test methods to help answer this question.
By Kate Bryson, Anne Duncan – 1 August 2018, Build 167
The flagship Kiwibuild project will need to rely heavily on medium-density housing to achieve its numbers. BRANZ has been talking to people across the building industry to identify issues that may hinder increasing its delivery
By John Burgess – 1 August 2020, Build 179, Feature article
BRANZ has developed a new façade test, EM7, that provides a generic verification of cladding systems on a range of mid-rise buildings. This ensures they meet the requirements of the Building Code external moisture clause.
By Karen Witten, Penelope Carroll, Simon Opit – 1 December 2021, Build 187, Feature article
A study of the acceptance of medium-density housing development shows better transport options and family-friendly designs are the key to densification success.
By Guy Marriage – 1 December 2022, Build 193
Part 2 of this Build series on designing and building medium-density housing covers inter-tenancy floors. The most important consideration here is to eliminate penetrations into the inter-tenancy floor zone.
