Building on research
When international construction and building industry researchers met in Brisbane recently, some key themes that emerged were the innovative use of BIM, resilience in buildings and urban acceleration.
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Building for change
It’s an exciting time for building science as new technologies, old materials and a revised approach to the human-materials interface emerge.
Rebuilding the heart of Elephant and Castle
One of Europe’s largest ever regeneration programmes is underway in the run-down district of Elephant and Castle in southeast London. Aiming to create a whole new sense of place through innovative, high quality design, proposals include the Eco-towers – a vibrant, vertical village.
Global piece
We take a look at what’s happening internationally, from high-rise timber buildings to design and materials innovations.
Big moves in UK for more sustainable homes
The United Kingdom’s national standard for building homes in a more sustainable way is already creating positive industry change. Could it work here?
Learning lessons from German prefab
Germany has a sophisticated and highly regarded prefabricated building industry that has evolved over time through industry-specific research, collaboration and training.
Increased supply not the solution
Experience elsewhere shows increasing housing supply isn’t necessarily the panacea to the housing affordability problem.
Going on a gemba
A recent study tour of Germany and Austria highlighted why these places have a reputation for excellence in prefabrication and provided lessons for New Zealand as our interest in prefab buildings grows.
A nest to share
Building houses that are future-proofed for larger families, multiple generations and aged users is increasingly common internationally and may be one of the next big things in New Zealand home building.
Innovative answers to city housing
In April, Beacon led a study tour to North America looking at successful examples of medium-density development. Some of the approaches they saw have potential here.
