The power of suburbia
New research suggests installing photovoltaics on roofs and driving electric cars could transform low-density suburbia from a high-energy consumer to an energy provider for the city.
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1 April 2013, Build 135
New research suggests installing photovoltaics on roofs and driving electric cars could transform low-density suburbia from a high-energy consumer to an energy provider for the city.
By Tavis Creswell-Wells, Dr Michael Donn, Shaan Cory – 1 February 2013, Build 134, Feature article
Research has assessed the plans to step back upper storeys of buildings and break up city blocks in Christchurch with courtyards and lanes to improve environmental and energy performance.
By Rob Gaimster – 1 October 2013, Build 138
We can no longer afford to ignore the need for quality medium density multi-storey residential developments in our main centres.
By Nick Collins – 1 December 2013, Build 139
In April, Beacon led a study tour to North America looking at successful examples of medium-density development. Some of the approaches they saw have potential here.