By David Carradine
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1 August 2021, Build 185
Let-in plywood bracing has a long history of use. Some designers and manufacturers specify it, but some councils don’t permit it. BRANZ has found it doesn’t seem to affect structural integrity and suggests ways to resolve the uncertainty.
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By Jonquil Brooks
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1 August 2021, Build 185, Feature article
Buildings need to be warm, dry, healthy and zero carbon, but how do we evaluate whether a design will meet these requirements? A BRANZ project aims to develop a roadmap that comes up with the answer.
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By Stephan Rupp, Tony Bittar, Ian Shearer
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1 August 2021, Build 185, Feature article
The use of solar photovoltaic systems could contribute significantly to achieving the high-performing buildings we aim for while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing power bills.
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By Zubin Karami , Catherine Nicholson
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1 August 2021, Build 185
A project examining use of polyurethane adhesives for laminated structural timber elements in local conditions has shown acceptable performance.
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By Roman Jaques, Stephen McNeil, Gleb Speranski
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1 August 2021, Build 185, Feature article
Recently, BRANZ responded to MBIE’s consultation document Building Code update 2021. This article provides an overview of the BRANZ response to Proposal 1 Energy efficiency for housing and small buildings.
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By Orin Lockyer, Dr Casimir MacGregor
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1 August 2021, Build 185
New Zealand's shift to a net-zero carbon economy will place big demands on our building and construction industry to deliver low-carbon buildings. A BRANZ project is researching how best to assist the industry to make the transition.
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