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What’s happening at MBIE?

By John Sneyd 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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Cutting carbon is a material issue

By Dr Dave Dowdell 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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Time for climate superheroes

By Duncan Sinclair 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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