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By Stephan Rupp – 1 February 2018, Build 164
What’s the main difference between roof construction options? BRANZ explains the science to help you design better roofs.
By Graeme Beattie – 1 August 2008, Build 107
Strong wind causes damage to houses, particularly their roofs. A recent BRANZ study started by defining ‘extreme winds’ before developing retrofit solutions to ensure roofs on older houses are adequately secured.
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 Christina Newnham – 1 August 2009, Build 113
If you live in an historic home, any energy efficiency improvements need to be in keeping with the character of the house.
By Nigel Isaacs – 1 October 2006, Build 96
Earth is truly the ubiquitous building material, making earth buildings seem an obvious option for early settlers. However, its use was limited.
By Nicole Allen – 1 August 2022, Build 191
A local volcanic eruption is a substantial risk to the Auckland region. Research into the impact of multiple volcanic hazards on the roofs of buildings showed that they generally deal well with volcanic ash and flying rocks landing on them.
By Professors Robert Vale and Brenda Vale – 1 June 2011, Build 124
The recent building of a full-sized house made of Lego by James May, a presenter of the television programme Top Gear and, more recently, his own series Toy Stories, showed that the world of toy bricks and real bricks might not be too far apart.
By Nigel Isaacs – 1 October 2007, Build 102
With electricity costs on the increase and air pollution a serious issue, thermal insulation has an essential role in keeping a building warm, dry and comfortable for its occupants while helping to preserve the environment.
By Nigel Isaacs – 1 February 2011, Build 122
Building legislation was first introduced into New Zealand’s provincial councils in the 1840s, and its progression provides an insight into the building problems and aspirations of early European settlers.
By Nigel Isaacs – 1 August 2006, Build 95
As with many building inventions, corrugated iron traces its origins back to the coming together of the right raw material, idea and machinery.