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Designing houses with unevenly distributed bracing

By Angela Liu, Roger Shelton 1 April 2021, Build 183

While the bracing requirements in NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings suit most buildings, the distribution rules of clause 5.4.7 are too lenient for some complex designs. During earthquakes, some Building Code-compliant buildings may move or flex, causing extensive damage. BRANZ research found which buildings are affected and suggests changes.

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Christchurch goes up and out

By Nick Brunsdon 1 June 2019, Build 172, Feature article

The earthquakes left a lasting impact on the Christchurch housing market. An early shortage of houses and rising rents has levelled out, and the city is experiencing population growth and stable housing prices.

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Post-disaster workloads

By Nick Brunsdon 1 June 2019, Build 172, Feature article

BRANZ research into post-disaster construction workloads has yielded some interesting insights into the Christchurch housing stock and has projected remaining workloads in the city.

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The challenge

By Dael Climo 1 April 2016, Build 153, Feature article

Leading thinkers from science and government have joined forces to start developing ways to manage the risk to our built environment and communities from natural hazards.

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