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Looks aren’t everything
By Hugh Byrd and Eva Nash – 1 June 2012, Build 130, Feature article
Houses that win architectural awards are often widely admired and highly influential. However, recent research has found that, typically, they aren’t good environmental performers. As leaders in the industry, shouldn’t they be?
H1 Code compliance
By Alide Elkink – 1 April 2013, Build 135
Given the many options for Code compliance with H1 Energy efficiency, a quick review of the choices may be helpful.
Homes that go further
By Lois Easton – 1 December 2013, Build 139, Feature article
A new building system is looking to go well beyond the Building Code. It promises quick and accurate off-site construction together with warm, healthy, energy-efficient living and lower running costs for homeowners.
Changing models
By Shaan Cory, Lynda Amitrano – 1 December 2014, Build 145, Feature article
Prototype models developed from bees data are helping to make energy modelling of commercial buildings easier, allowing building designers to concentrate more on the building’s design parameters.
Going for an upgrade
By Trevor Pringle – 1 April 2015, Build 147, Feature article
Older houses often don’t perform as well as new ones. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to upgrade performance as well as modernise for form and function.
Insights into energy use in homes
By Vicki White – 1 April 2020, Build 177
Following on from the initial successful Household Energy End-use Project (HEEP), HEEP2 will continue the good work by looking at how technology and other factors are impacting on energy habits as we enter a new decade.
Heat pumps – energy solution or issue?
By Nicola Buckett – 1 June 2007, Build 100
A Building Research funded study report investigated the recent shift toward the use of domestic heat pumps, and found that its likely effects are both positive and negative.
Warm, dry, comfortable home sweet home
By Lois Easton – 1 February 2008, Build 104, Feature article
Research organisation Beacon Pathway has shown that installing simple, affordable energy efficient features in a new home can greatly reduce its energy footprint.
Award for affordable housing in Nelson
By Steve Richards – 1 June 2008, Build 106, Feature article
Last year, a novel rental housing scheme in Nelson, owned and managed by Nelson Tasman Housing Trust, won the Community Development category of the NZ Master Builders Federation House of the Year awards. This was a welcome boost for trustees grappling with the problem of housing affordability.
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