By Sandeeka Mannakkara
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1 June 2023, Build 196, Feature article
The devastation and shock following Cyclone Gabrielle gives Aotearoa New Zealand the opportunity to think about building back better – an established concept that looks as creating stronger structures, more-resilient communities and systems.
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By Greg Burn
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1 June 2022, Build 190
BRANZ modelling identified six areas for designers to focus on to reduce the carbon footprint of a new build. In the first of this series, we look at the practical considerations for designers using rule of thumb 1 Increase construction R-values.
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By Dr Casimir MacGregor
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1 February 2022, Build 188, Feature article
BRANZ’s Transition to a zero-carbon built environment programme will continue forging partnerships in 2022 to advance knowledge and help deliver the low-carbon buildings that climate change demands.
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By Jason Quinn, Elrond Burrell
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1 February 2021, Build 182
A handbook of high thermal performance construction details due for release by mid-2021 will be indispensable to New Zealand architects and designers as well as builders, suppliers and consenting officials.
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By Dr Dave Dowdell, Roman Jaques
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1 June 2019, Build 172, Feature article
It is widely accepted that the built environment makes a significant contribution to climate change and this impact needs to be minimised, but how? BRANZ’s LCAQuick is one tool that helps design better buildings.
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By Ian Page
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1 April 2016, Build 153, Feature article
BRANZ has done a lot of work on the costs and benefits of mitigating common natural hazards in housing. While some options are cost-effective, others hardly justify the expenditure.
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By Nick Helm
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1 April 2014, Build 141, Feature article
The global weather forecast is daunting, and earthquakes are a regular event. With insurance costs already climbing, we badly need buildings that can stand up to the forces of nature.
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By Jonas Bengtsson
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1 April 2007, Build 99, Feature article
Australia’s vulnerability to droughts, coastal erosion and temperature increases, along with its high greenhouse gas emissions, means it must take climate change seriously when looking at urban design for the future.
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