Killing mould with light
A proven technology using UV light to clean air of contaminants is being used in a BRANZ project looking to harness it to remove mould from New Zealand homes.
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A proven technology using UV light to clean air of contaminants is being used in a BRANZ project looking to harness it to remove mould from New Zealand homes.
While the Bay of Plenty is enviably sunny and booming, its industrial, marine and volcanic environment is challenging for building materials. BRANZ has started mapping corrosivity across the region to help designers select appropriate materials.
Life cycle assessment is being applied to building materials as part of a major BRANZ study into the resilience of flooring and insulation materials to floods and exposure to water.
The good news in the latest BRANZ House Condition Survey is that fewer properties are being rated as poor. The bad news is that, overall, rental properties continue to be badly maintained. It’s time to do better.
Internationally, questions have been raised about the indoor air quality in mechanically ventilated modern homes. With an increase in use locally, BRANZ is monitoring some New Zealand homes to find answers.
A BRANZ research programme aims to help consumers understand minimum acceptable construction standards and the benefits of exceeding them.
BRANZ monitoring of metallic building materials in Rotorua has improved understanding of their performance in geothermal environments. Continuing work will help building design, construction and maintenance in these areas.
BRANZ research shows homebuyers are interested in high-performance homes. The problem is that information on building above the Building Code minimums is sketchy, and building professionals could do better.