How did houses perform?
BRANZ research shows that houses built to the current Building Code and standards generally stood up well to the Canterbury earthquakes. However, more complex specifically designed houses often had issues.
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BRANZ research shows that houses built to the current Building Code and standards generally stood up well to the Canterbury earthquakes. However, more complex specifically designed houses often had issues.
Interviews of stakeholders in the Canterbury construction sector have identified productivity improvement opportunities and impediments.
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.
A recent study asked about the impact of regulatory and legislative changes on residential building and productivity in Canterbury.
The pressure is on councils around the country to identify and assess earthquake-prone buildings and implement seismic retrofits. One study in Dunedin looks at unreinforced masonry.
An investigation into the performance of fire protection systems in the Christchurch earthquakes produced recommendations for change.