By Bob Burnett
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1 October 2021, Build 186, Feature article
Deep-dive renovations on sub-par houses is an important part of how Aotearoa New Zealand can meet low-carbon goals. The result is homes that are healthier for people, less demanding on the environment and more energy efficient.
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By David Hindley
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1 April 2022, Build 189, Feature article
World-class research, award-winning designs and a new mindset are all helping New Zealand manufacturers, architects and designers take a fresh approach to those most fundamental of building materials – concrete, steel and timber.
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By Dr Rod Carr
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1 February 2021, Build 182, Feature article
How fast, how far and how much? These are important considerations in the Climate Change Commission’s advice on transitioning to a thriving, climate-resilient, low-emissions Aotearoa, and it’s calling for your input.
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By Jonquil Brooks
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1 February 2022, Build 188, Feature article
With the growing urgency to measure carbon emissions from building and create warmer, drier, healthier homes, how can evaluation tools help? A Building Research Levy-funded project has been asking industry.
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By Jeff Vickers, Dr Michael Burgess
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1 August 2022, Build 191
The construction industry is facing a massive challenge to achieve Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate change targets. One of the best ways for companies to influence change is through their spending. But where to start if you work with thousands of suppliers?
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By Manuel Diaz
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1 February 2022, Build 188, Feature article
Peddlethorp Architects Director Manuel Diaz reviews the challenges posed by MBIE’s Building for climate change programme and the implications for architects and builders – as well as the benefits for all.
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By Professor Sarah Mclaren
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1 February 2021, Build 182, Feature article
Research shows New Zealand needs to massively reduce the carbon footprint of our residential housing stock to stay within the international climate target of 1.5°C warming by 2050.
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By Thao Bui, Professor Suzanne Wilkinson, Nikula Domingo, Dr Casimir MacGregor
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1 February 2021, Build 182, Feature article
Buildings have a major role to play in climate change mitigation. Research is under way to develop a tool to support zero-carbon decision making in the refurbishment process for buildings.
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By Antonia Reid
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1 February 2022, Build 188, Feature article
As MBIE’s Building for climate change programme develops, targets will be set for energy use and caps put on embodied carbon. The industry is also encouraged to think innovatively about designing, building and operating buildings.
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By Philip He, Dr Wajiha Shahzad, Professor Suzanne Wilkinson, Dr Niluka Domingo
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1 October 2022, Build 192
Public sector organisations should support low or zero-carbon building by developing standardised tender documents for construction projects. This will set an example for the private sector with its own need to meet zero-carbon targets.
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