Sustainable building

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Economics and sustainability

By Matthew Curtis 1 June 2019, Build 172, Feature article

Customers expect options with different prices and benefits when buying anything from cars to fridges. Why don’t we offer clients options to achieve a better-performing home? They can get many benefits for little extra cost.

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Aorangi House revitalisation

By Ben Masters 1 August 2019, Build 173, Feature article

An award-winning commercial building, once earmarked for demolition, is now a high-performing environment for tenants. It’s proof of how well an expertly upcycled building can perform, even surpassing new buildings.

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Winner ready for the big one

By David Hindley 1 August 2019, Build 173, Feature article

The PwC Centre, the big winner in the 2019 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards, is ready for Wellington’s next big shake. The building includes continuous flight augured piles – a first in New Zealand.

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Vibrant cities

By Sue Evans 1 April 2019, Build 171

Sue Evans, Urban Design Manager for Housing New Zealand, says density done well can make towns and cities enviable and help communities thrive.

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Building for net-zero carbon emissions

By Niall Bennett 1 August 2019, Build 173, Feature article

With the government committing to net-zero carbon emissions, it’s time for the building industry to act. The NZGBC is making a move, soon launching a net-zero verification standard for existing buildings and one for new construction next year.

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