Houses too hot to handle
New research shows that modern houses are warmer year-round, meaning they can actually be too hot in summer.
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Warm, dry, comfortable home sweet home
By Lois Easton – 1 February 2008, Build 104, Feature article
Research organisation Beacon Pathway has shown that installing simple, affordable energy efficient features in a new home can greatly reduce its energy footprint.
It’s happening now in Papakowhai
By Lois Easton – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
Nine homes in a Porirua suburb were recently renovated to achieve greater sustainability. Monitoring continues this year to measure the results but some useful tips have already come from the project.
Sustainability: investment risk or opportunity?
By Georgia Myers – 1 June 2008, Build 106
A recent survey of major New Zealand commercial property investors looked at their views towards sustainability in their portfolios.
Biomaterials and construction
By Nick Marston – 1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
Bioderived products are being increasingly used overseas. A recent BRANZ study looked at the opportunities for using biomaterials in construction.
Green buildings prove profitable
By Phil Stewart – 1 April 2013, Build 135, Feature article
A new national Building Performance Index shows Green Star-rated office buildings are outperforming non-rated buildings when it comes to return on investment and capital growth.
Valuing higher performers
By Roman Jaques – 1 March 2015, Build 146, Feature article
Homes with sustainable features may not attract a premium in New Zealand’s real estate market. A BRANZ research project is asking why.
Building for the future
By Nigel Isaacs – 1 December 2009, Build 115
Growth in living buildings
By Dr Maibritt Pedersen Zari, Estelle Cruz – 1 April 2016, Build 153
Mimicking the shapes and materials of nature typifies the emerging field of living building design. Although requiring a rethink of traditional design, it could deliver buildings more sympathetic to people and the environment.
Home rating – ready or not?
By Eion Scott – 1 December 2016, Build 157
Andrew Eagles, the new Chief Executive of the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC), discusses the way forward for Homestar.
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