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Dispatches from the front line

By Michael Donn 1 February 2012, Build 128, Feature article

The International Building Performance Simulation Association recently held its biennial conference. Michael Donn provides a personal insight from the conference into the ever-changing world of thermal performance design tools for buildings.

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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?

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Opportunity knocks

By Lois Easton 1 August 2012, Build 131, Feature article

The house repair work under way in Christchurch offers the perfect opportunity to improve the performance of earthquake-damaged homes with little additional disruption. The question is how to make the most of this rare opportunity.

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