Let the sun shine on Christchurch
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 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 Kylie Bailey, Kelly Dombroski, Amanda Yates – 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.