Neighbourhood sustainability
Improving sustainability at a neighbourhood level has positive knock-on effects in the wider community, and Beacon Pathway research has developed some practical tools to assist in this process.
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By Kay Saville-Smith – 1 October 2010, Build 120, Feature article
Improving sustainability at a neighbourhood level has positive knock-on effects in the wider community, and Beacon Pathway research has developed some practical tools to assist in this process.
By James Berghan – 1 December 2021, Build 187, Feature article
As development in Aotearoa’s cities intensifies, so too does the need to encourage diverse building and living solutions. While cohousing remains a relatively niche housing model in Aotearoa, what could it look like if it was the norm?
By Katja Lietz – 1 October 2010, Build 120, Feature article
The development of the former Hobsonville Air Base in northwest Auckland into a sustainable coastal community highlights the benefits of a comprehensively planned urban development that takes a partnership approach.
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 Caroline Somerville – 1 April 2007, Build 99, Feature article
Designing one of the biggest urban projects undertaken in New Zealand requires careful handling. Albany City Developments explains why a comprehensive Master Plan is essential.
By David Pronger, Marie Fleming – 1 October 2010, Build 120, Feature article
The winning plan for a medium-density housing subdivision in Taupo models best practice urban design and challenges the conventional low-density urban form.
By Susan McLaughlin – 1 October 2011, Build 126, Feature article
The Christchurch City Council has drafted the Central City Plan to guide the redevelopment of Christchurch urban core. The process highlighted the community’s passion to make Christchurch a great city once again – perhaps even better.
By Dr Casimir MacGregor – 1 October 2018, Build 168
Continuing the series on the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) and their importance to the construction industry, this Build looks at SDG 11 – Making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
By Gerald Blunt – 1 February 2019, Build 170, Feature article
A push to raise the standard of urban design in New Zealand is gaining momentum with commitment at government level and a statement of intent defined.
By Mark Southcombe – 1 October 2018, Build 168, Feature article
As the global cohousing movement takes root in New Zealand, collective housing groups are forming. There is great diversity, so interested parties should ask some key questions to find the right connections.