It’s happening now in Papakowhai
Nine homes in a Porirua suburb were recently renovated to achieve greater sustainability. Monitoring continues this year to measure the results but some useful tips have already come from the project.
Renovations
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Turning offices into homes
By Peter Dow – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
Looking at retrofits in a broader context, we discover the environmental and economic advantages of converting office buildings into apartments.
Retrofitting for southern winters
By Jessica Winter – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
Health problems for tenants in old Wanaka houses led to a successful retrofitting experiment. This basic research shows that improvements can be expected for a relatively small cost.
Retrofitting double glazing
By John Burgess – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
There are different options for retrofitting insulated glazing units (IGUs) into existing homes. Some can be problematic, as found recently during the Beacon Papakowhai now Home® Renovation Project.
Focus on sustainable renovations
By Alison Hall – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
A recent study looked at the barriers homeowners face when undertaking renovations and how local councils can encourage sustainable renovations.
Maintaining and retrofitting houses
By Wayne Sharman – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
With our existing housing stock likely to last past 2050, there are plenty of opportunities for companies to specialise in retrofitting.
Like for like
By Trevor Pringle – 1 April 2008, Build 105
‘Like for like’ is a term commonly used in the building industry. But what does it really mean?
Renovate or demolish
By Ian Page – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
We now have a significant number of houses that are at least 60 years old. Should these ageing houses be renovated or demolished, and which option is more popular?
