By Jonas Bengtsson
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1 June 2007, Build 100
BRANZ recently completed a study looking at the impact of climate change on the built environment and options for adaptation. Its scope included economic and social impacts, as well as the direct effects on buildings.
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By John Duncan
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1 June 2007, Build 100, Feature article
Should a property owner renovate, or demolish and rebuild? New research from the Netherlands sheds some light on environment impact aspects of this question.
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By Tom Davies
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1 June 2007, Build 100, Feature article
The push for sustainability crosses all sectors of society, with the construction industry having an important role. One initiative assisting in shaping sustainable built environments is building rating tools.
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