Energy efficiency

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Aorangi House revitalisation

By Ben Masters 1 August 2019, Build 173, Feature article

An award-winning commercial building, once earmarked for demolition, is now a high-performing environment for tenants. It’s proof of how well an expertly upcycled building can perform, even surpassing new buildings.

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Green mortgages

By Amanda Reid 1 October 2019, Build 174

Building Research Levy-funded research into the role of banks in helping homeowners build high-performing homes found we lack a consistent measure for valuers, and banks have no incentive to offer preferential rates.

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Energy poverty in New Zealand

By Vicki White 1 October 2019, Build 174, Feature article

Paying utility bills is a stretch for many New Zealand households. As we move to a low-carbon economy, a raft of measures may be necessary to ensure that energy costs do not weigh more heavily on those already financially burdened.

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Building for net-zero carbon emissions

By Niall Bennett 1 August 2019, Build 173, Feature article

With the government committing to net-zero carbon emissions, it’s time for the building industry to act. The NZGBC is making a move, soon launching a net-zero verification standard for existing buildings and one for new construction next year.

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