Renovations

By Trevor Pringle – 1 February 2010, Build 116

BRANZ has found that getting renovation and alteration work consented – given that most of the work will need to be consented as an Alternative Solution – is one of designers’ key concerns. A few tips may help.

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By Lois Easton – 1 February 2011, Build 122, Feature article

The results of Beacon Pathway’s HomeSmart Renovation Project have revealed a few surprising responses from New Zealanders thinking of renovating their home.

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By Peter Cunningham – 1 December 2011, Build 127

Keeping a complex workplace operational while it undergoes a major rebuild is no easy task. Early project team involvement has been instrumental in the successful redevelopment of BRANZ’s campus, the final Pathfinder project to appear in Build.

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By Trevor Pringle – 1 April 2015, Build 147, Feature article

Older houses often don’t perform as well as new ones. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to upgrade performance as well as modernise for form and function.

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By Trevor Pringle – 1 December 2005, Build 91

Replacing timber windows with aluminium requires a building consent since the replacement windows are significantly different and not likely to be considered a like-for-like replacement. This means weathertightness details will need to be considered.

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By Dr Julie Bennett – 1 December 2016, Build 157

A field test of housing in several New Zealand locations found most didn’t meet University of Otago minimum housing standards. So what would it cost to bring them up to scratch, and what do landlords think?

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By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2019, Build 175

Tricky access can be a problem when retrofitting insulation into an older home. However, as the push continues to insulate homes, we look at some of the options and things to consider.

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By Bob Burnett – 1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article

Deep-dive renovations on sub-par houses is an important part of how Aotearoa New Zealand can meet low-carbon goals. The result is homes that are healthier for people, less demanding on the environment and more energy efficient.

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By Bruce Sedcole – 1 June 2022, Build 190

In this final part of our renovation of period and character homes series, we start by looking at external windows then consider how the houses can be made to fit in to our 21st century lifestyles.

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By Wayne Sharman – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article

With our existing housing stock likely to last past 2050, there are plenty of opportunities for companies to specialise in retrofitting.

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