Future buildings

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Building the future

By Chris Kane, Susan Bates 1 October 2009, Build 114

What does the future hold for the building industry? BRANZ has been working with industry and a futurist to try and answer this question. An overview of the work and summaries of the stories produced follow. Go to the BRANZ website for the full stories.

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A better way at Flat Bush

By Bruce Harland 1 June 2008, Build 106, Feature article

Creating New Zealand’s largest new town at Flat Bush in Manukau City presented the council with the opportunity to use an integrated approach to create a city that is a better place to live, work and play.

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Housing for ageing New Zealanders

By Judith Davey 1 June 2008, Build 106, Feature article

The number of very old people in mainstream housing is rising rapidly, many with significant disabilities and many living alone. How can the housing market respond so housing is appropriate, safe and comfortable for these people?

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