By Bob Burnett
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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 Patrick Dougherty
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1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
While undertaking the largest residential build programme in Aotearoa, Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities is also ensuring its existing homes are great places to live. With the retrofit programme, the classic state house is getting a facelift.
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By Bruce Sedcole
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1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
In this first of a series into renovating housing, we look at the reasons people are deciding to upgrade their existing dwellings rather than move.
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By Julie Villard
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1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
Windows may need replacing due to wear and tear or a larger home renovation. Take the opportunity to improve thermal performance while adding aesthetic value, reducing noise and condensation and improving optical properties and the view.
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By Leon Goodwin
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1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
With the number of people working from home increasing, New Zealand’s office spaces are becoming less commercially viable. Here is one way property owners can pivot to retain the value of their assets.
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By Gareth Gretton, Mark Jones, Verney Ryan
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1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
Retrofitting our existing buildings to reduce their carbon emissions will be challenging but necessary. Recent workshops took a collaborative look at future steps.
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By Nelson Lebo
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1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
When you’re an Eco Design Advisor whose job it is to help others to make their homes comfortably and cost-effectively liveable, you know just what to do when you turn your own damp dwelling into a warm and energy-saving family home.
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