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A better way at Flat Bush

By Bruce Harland 1 June 2008, Build 106, Feature article

Creating New Zealand’s largest new town at Flat Bush in Manukau City presented the council with the opportunity to use an integrated approach to create a city that is a better place to live, work and play.

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Dare to declare

By Dr Dave Dowdell 1 February 2014, Build 140

A planned Australasian environmental product scheme should increase opportunities for local manufacturers in a global market now asking questions about products’ environmental credentials.

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New Kapiti houses lead the way

By Ben Thompson 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article

Residential growth on the Kapiti Coast in the last 20 years has put severe pressure on the local water supply. To meet the challenge, the council now requires new houses to include water saving technology.

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Optimise operation to reduce impact

By Nick Collins 1 December 2009, Build 115, Feature article

A recent Beacon Pathway study undertaken by scion has found the biggest opportunity to reduce the environmental impacts of new homes is by addressing the operation of the house with good design and appropriate material choice.

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