By Dr Casimir MacGregor
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1 October 2020, Build 180
The government is moving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for a low-carbon economy. Eventually, this will mean transforming building regulations, but for now, designers and builders can take steps to prepare.
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By John Sneyd
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1 December 2020, Build 181, Feature article
MBIE’s Building System Performance branch regulates to protect the public’s safety and property and help lift the sector’s performance. Major recent work will contribute to moving New Zealand towards a net-zero-carbon economy.
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By Dr Dave Dowdell
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1 April 2020, Build 177
Part two of our series on the carbon impact of stand-alone houses looks at how to design houses to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. This is crucial to helping New Zealand meet its environmental commitments.
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By Lydia Sharpe
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1 December 2020, Build 181
With climate change certain to have wide-ranging impacts on the construction industry, it is worth reflecting on what these impacts are likely to be and to consider ways to avoid the worst of them.
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By Dr Casimir MacGregor
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1 April 2020, Build 177, Feature article
As the building industry acknowledges its contribution to climate change, BRANZ is starting a research project into how it can be supported to prepare for the impacts of climate change.
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By Dr Dave Dowdell
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
This is the first of a two-part series on the considerable impact building materials have on greenhouse gas emissions and what we can do to change this. With New Zealand moving to a zero-carbon economy by 2050, we begin with the present carbon footprint of standalone homes.
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By Duncan Sinclair
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1 February 2020, Build 176
Architect Duncan Sinclair of Black Pine Architects says now is the time to step up and address the impact we’re having on climate change. Architects Declare nz makes a strong start, proposing 11 key actions we can all take.
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