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Green hospital a healthier choice

By Charissa Snijders 1 October 2009, Build 114

A commitment to environmentally sustainable design by this Pathfinder project – Hamilton’s new green hospital – has resulted in a healthier hospital and potential for significant operational and maintenance savings over the life of the building.

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Product a hit

By Dael Climo 1 December 2015, Build 151

New Zealand could emulate Scandinavia and create a first-world economy on the back of value-added timber products. That’s the dream of one entrepreneur who has banked on a product that helps.

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Global growth in prefab

By Dael Climo 1 October 2018, Build 168

Faster construction, standardisation, better quality and lower cost – what’s not to like about prefabrication? As cities struggle to house their populations and people want comfortable energy-efficient homes, prefab is providing solutions around the world.

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Timber floor system

By David Sharp 1 October 2013, Build 138

As the emphasis on smarter, quicker building grows, a BRANZ-led project to develop a simple lightweight suspended timber floor system is an exciting advance that also proves the value of collaborative effort.

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Virtually happening

By Dael Climo 1 August 2015, Build 149

It won’t be only gamers who benefit from the race to develop consumer-friendly virtual reality technology. Architects and designers could soon be creating buildings that exist first in the virtual world rather than the real one.

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