By Sylvia Allan, Larissa Clarke, Dr Judy Lawrence
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1 February 2022, Build 188, Feature article
Climate change hazards such as erosion and flooding threaten many coastal communities. While we wait for new legislation to better enable adaptation, pressures for coastal housing and urban development are continuing within an inadequate planning and building framework.
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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.
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By Tavis Creswell-Wells, Dr Michael Donn, Shaan Cory
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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.
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By Arthur Grimes
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1 February 2019, Build 170, Feature article
A National Science Challenge study has looked at why some places are better to live and do business in. Lessons from this could help other towns and cities improve their economic viability and liveability.
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By Miko Betanzo
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1 April 2007, Build 99, Feature article
The benefits of higher density environments are worth pursuing as they give us more choice, argues a student of architecture.
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By Kate Mackness, Professor Iain White, Dr Patrick Barrett
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1 April 2021, Build 183, Feature article
A new idea in urban design that puts people at the centre of planning has emerged – the 20-minute city. Now research at the University of Waikato is looking at New Zealand communities to see if this could be useful here.
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By Kylie Bailey, Kelly Dombroski, Amanda Yates
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1 December 2021, Build 187, Feature article
Increasing urbanisation means people will be living closer together which could be challenging for some. In post-earthquake Christchurch, community gardens show how connections can be forged and the power of community engagement.
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By Dr Vivienne Ivory
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1 February 2022, Build 188, Feature article
A new research project will look at international and local examples of how carbon emissions can be reduced in urban communities while also improving community wellbeing and functionality.
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