‘Smart’ building for Wellington waterfront
Wellington’s waterfront will soon have New Zealand’s first Greenstar building, with plenty of ‘wow’ factor for its occupants.
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Construction waste reduction
In this urban Hamilton house, construction waste reduction was an important part of the sustainable design strategy, from design planning through to demolition.
Super-renos good for people and the planet
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.
Christchurch Women’s Hospital
The proposed building practitioners’ licences will relate to the complexity of buildings worked on. The highest category, three, covers large or special-use buildings, such as hospitals. You can see why when looking at Christchurch’s new Women’s Hospital and the complex challenges met by the team putting it together.
Meridian’s flagship for sustainability
The 5 Green Star Meridian Building sets a new benchmark for energy efficiency and sustainable building practice in commercial office property. This Pathfinder project case study offers lessons that could be useful for other projects.
Collaboration under a traditional contract
A collaborative approach resulted in the first Pathfinder project being completed on time and under budget.
Rotten luck – Nature wins again
Recent changes in building practice have led to an old danger appearing in a new place — soft rot in interior structural timber. In the early stages of soft rot, the timber may appear solid. But a sharp shock can shatter it. BRANZ Accredited Adviser Philip O’Sullivan describes several cases he has discovered and explains the causes.
Planning the new building
This is the second in a series describing the design, construction and monitoring of a more sustainable urban house in Hamilton.
Banking on green
New Zealand has a growing number of sustainable commercial buildings. One exemplary project, setting a standard for others to follow, is ASB’s flagship office in Auckland.
Going green down south
Visiting outstanding examples of sustainable homes is the best way to appreciate ‘good’ design, as the BRANZ-coordinated Eco Design Advisors found during their annual workshop.
