Accessible building access
This penultimate article in the accessible design series looks at how to ensure access in and out of buildings meets universal design criteria
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Practical how-to articles for builders and designers showing good industry practice and interpretation of the NZ Building Code and standards.
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By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2015, Build 151
This penultimate article in the accessible design series looks at how to ensure access in and out of buildings meets universal design criteria
By Roger Shelton – 1 June 2015, Build 148
Several maps help designers define the relative seismicity of a given site or region. They do differ, however, which can be confusing.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 October 2015, Build 150
Bevel-back weatherboards are back in vogue, but there’s a lack of experienced installers. This has led to some poor installations, so here are the key pointers to getting it right.
By Tom Edhouse – 1 April 2015, Build 147
The building control system has many documents so it can be hard to know where to find information. This new series starts by explaining the hierarchy of the key documents and the importance of keeping them updated.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 June 2015, Build 148
Here, we use drawings to explain the specific parameters for the location of loadbearing or braced walls for suspended timber floors.
By Roger Shelton – 1 August 2015, Build 149
Roof failures in high winds are unfortunately too common in timber-framed buildings, but get the connections right, and the roof should stay put.
By Alide Elkink – 1 April 2015, Build 147
By including universal design in new builds or retrofits, homes can remain functional as the occupants’ physical abilities change. We begin this new series by looking at accessible design in bathrooms and laundries.
By Alide Elkink – 1 June 2015, Build 148
Kitchens, along with bathrooms and laundries, comprise a home’s wet areas and need thoughtful design to make them easily accessible for both the able bodied and disabled.
By Ed Soja – 1 October 2015, Build 150
Have you ever heard some fire terms and wondered what they mean? This guide will help you understand some of the correct terminology and relevant fire test methods.
By Alide Elkink – 1 October 2015, Build 150
Recent media reports have drawn attention to damage from leaking showers. Although tiles may be impervious to water, cement-based grout is not, so the waterproofing in tiled showers is crucial.