Preventing concrete pollution
Concrete wastewater can be lethal to aquatic life and can land those responsible with a fine, so make sure you keep it out of stormwater.
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By Nigel Clarke – 1 December 2009, Build 115
Concrete wastewater can be lethal to aquatic life and can land those responsible with a fine, so make sure you keep it out of stormwater.
By Susan Houston – 1 February 2016, Build 152
Climate change, an ageing population and the need for a resilient built environment are some of the challenges we face. Susan Houston, Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Planning Institute, says good planning now will prepare us for the future.
1 October 2016, Build 156
Mike Mendonça, Chief Resilience Officer, Wellington City Council, leads the city’s efforts to adapt to climate change and prepare for natural disasters.
By Professor Iain White – 1 August 2018, Build 167, Feature article
Research into stormwater and wastewater (sewage) systems is setting the stage for big, generational decisions that will have to be made in the face of a changing climate.
By Scott Willis – 1 October 2019, Build 174, Feature article
A Dunedin pilot project will provide housing for a person whose home became unhabitable after repeated floods. This case study in collaborative action is an example of what’s needed as climate change encroaches on our lives.
By Dr Casimir MacGregor – 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.
By Jonas Bengtsson – 1 April 2007, Build 99, Feature article
Australia’s vulnerability to droughts, coastal erosion and temperature increases, along with its high greenhouse gas emissions, means it must take climate change seriously when looking at urban design for the future.
By Dr Richard McKenzie – 1 August 2018, Build 167, Feature article
Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges facing mankind, so what are the chances of reversing its effects? We look at parallels with ozone depletion.
By Dr Rod Carr – 1 February 2021, Build 182, Feature article
How fast, how far and how much? These are important considerations in the Climate Change Commission’s advice on transitioning to a thriving, climate-resilient, low-emissions Aotearoa, and it’s calling for your input.
By James Hughes – 1 February 2021, Build 182, Feature article
A government-level report into the impacts of climate change on New Zealand, including our built environment, will help councils, communities, infrastructure providers and others to begin making plans to mitigate risks.