How did houses perform?
BRANZ research shows that houses built to the current Building Code and standards generally stood up well to the Canterbury earthquakes. However, more complex specifically designed houses often had issues.
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By Graeme Beattie, Roger Shelton – 1 February 2013, Build 134, Feature article
BRANZ research shows that houses built to the current Building Code and standards generally stood up well to the Canterbury earthquakes. However, more complex specifically designed houses often had issues.
By Greg Baker – 1 February 2014, Build 140
BRANZ research investigating the impact of the Canterbury earthquakes on passive fire protection (PFP) has found awareness about the seismic performance of these important systems needs to be raised.
By Professor Suzanne Wilkinson – 1 December 2013, Build 139, Feature article
Earthquake-ravaged Canterbury is following a familiar path as it rebuilds. Studies of other places struck by disaster show there are well defined phases the city will go through before a new normal is asserted.
By Kelvin Zuo, Jeff Seadon, Professor Suzanne Wilkinson – 1 February 2013, Build 134, Feature article
Interviews of stakeholders in the Canterbury construction sector have identified productivity improvement opportunities and impediments.
By Angela Liu – 1 October 2018, Build 168
BRANZ research suggests changes are needed to the bracing provisions in NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings to avoid the damage to irregularly shaped houses that occurred in the Canterbury earthquakes.
By Lois Easton – 1 October 2012, Build 132
The first house in Beacon’s Build Back Smarter project shows how earthquake repairs offer a golden opportunity to improve performance.
By Greg Baker – 1 October 2011, Build 126, Feature article
BRANZ engineering staff have been busy on several fronts since the February earthquake, from inspecting residential properties to learning from the damage and advising on changes that may be needed.
By Professor Suzanne Wilkinson, Sandeeka Mannakkara – 1 October 2011, Build 126, Feature article
International research on building back better has much to offer towards successfully revitalising Christchurch City.
By Tavis Creswell-Wells, Dr Michael Donn, Shaan Cory – 1 February 2013, Build 134, Feature article
Research has assessed the plans to step back upper storeys of buildings and break up city blocks in Christchurch with courtyards and lanes to improve environmental and energy performance.
By Kelvin Zuo, Jeff Seadon, Professor Suzanne Wilkinson – 1 February 2013, Build 134, Feature article
A recent study asked about the impact of regulatory and legislative changes on residential building and productivity in Canterbury.