By Michael Donn
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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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By Lois Easton
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1 February 2012, Build 128, Feature article
Reducing energy costs can make a big difference to housing affordability, as this low-energy home from the New Zealand Housing Foundation shows.
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By Karen Chaney
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1 February 2012, Build 128, Feature article
Transforming energy use in New Zealand’s commercial buildings is not just about technology or design – embedding energy management know-how within organisations is key.
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By Des Molloy
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1 August 2012, Build 131
A roof-mounted solar panel system put in by one couple to complement their electricity supply was easy to install and dramatically reduced power bills in the subalpine area.
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By Nigel Isaacs
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1 February 2012, Build 128, Feature article
Information on energy use by industry sectors is now available, throwing light on how dependent the construction industry is on petroleum, a diminishing – therefore, increasingly costly – resource.
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By Hugh Byrd and Eva Nash
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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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By Lois Easton
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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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By Ann Galloway
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1 October 2012, Build 132
A well designed glazing system can improve internal daylight, lower glare, help maintain thermal comfort and improve energy efficiency.
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