Renovate or replace?
Should a property owner renovate, or demolish and rebuild? New research from the Netherlands sheds some light on environment impact aspects of this question.
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Should a property owner renovate, or demolish and rebuild? New research from the Netherlands sheds some light on environment impact aspects of this question.
BRANZ is currently monitoring residential water use in the Auckland region. The results of this research will help to more accurately forecast future water demand.
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.
A planned Australasian environmental product scheme should increase opportunities for local manufacturers in a global market now asking questions about products’ environmental credentials.
The push for sustainability crosses all sectors of society, with the construction industry having an important role. One initiative assisting in shaping sustainable built environments is building rating tools.
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.
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.