Green roofs worth their weight in gold
Green roofs are slowly breaking into the New Zealand market. Some of the issues and cost benefits are discussed here.
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By Rachel Hargreaves – 1 October 2006, Build 96, Feature article
Green roofs are slowly breaking into the New Zealand market. Some of the issues and cost benefits are discussed here.
By Zhi Jian (David) Wong, Hugh Byrd – 1 October 2011, Build 126
An energy audit at Remuera Intermediate School also investigated the potential of photovoltaics to give the school an independent energy supply and income from feeding surplus electricity into the grid.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2015, Build 151
Collecting rainwater for drinking can be practical, money saving and sometimes necessary. For safety’s sake, though, it’s important to have the correct set-up that is regularly maintained.
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 Jonquil Brooks – 1 April 2022, Build 189
BRANZ is currently updating the House insulation guide to align with the new requirements of the 5th edition of Building Code clause H1 Energy efficiency.
By Ann Galloway – 1 April 2021, Build 183
On-site stormwater management for new developments is now a requirement in many jurisdictions. This is what you need to know about options such as detention and retention tanks, soak pits and pervious paving.
By David Hindley – 1 October 2020, Build 180
The second in a series looking at how current New Zealand building regulations for energy efficiency compare to those elsewhere measures New Zealand against Australia.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 April 2015, Build 147, Feature article
Cost considerations often drive choices when building a property, but thinking more broadly from project design to material specification can be worth its weight in gold.
By Alide Elkink – 1 April 2019, Build 171
With urban densification putting a strain on infrastructure services, some councils now require stormwater to be dealt with in situ, easing the strain on public systems.
By Liz Ashwin – 1 June 2023, Build 196
Under the requirements of the new clause H1 Energy efficiency Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods, all new building work must comply fully with current Building Code requirements, and the energy efficiency of the building as a whole must not be made worse by the alteration.