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Can Solar Control Glass Be Used to Mitigate the Potential for Over-Heating?

Recent modelling by Jason Quinn of Sustainable Engineering found that improper glass choice and orientation could lead to over 33% increased risk of this specific house design overheating, as evidenced by the graph. What are some options that will reduce the risk of overheating from solar gain?

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25 March 2024
26 June 2023

Should All New Houses be Modelled for Thermal Performance?

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Are we moving in a direction where continuing and narrowing analysis of evermore finer detail of particular aspects of building elements is assumed to automatically leads to better results?

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26 June 2023

Jonathan Hill on Challenging the NZ Construction Industry to Do Better

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Jonathan Hill of Kaizon talks to us about the strides the industry has made in recent years and the challenges we're facing as we continue pushing to innovate.

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26 June 2023

Are Modern Prefabricated Systems the Way Forward for Inter-Tenancy Walls?

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This month I discuss inter-tenancy walls + we're giving you another chance to WIN with the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz.

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29 May 2023

Designing Roof Gardens for New Zealand Buildings

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This month I discuss roof garden design + we're giving you another chance to WIN with the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz.

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29 May 2023

Reasons To Be Upbeat: 5 Positives for the Industry

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Amongst the uncertainty of the current economic outlook, here’s some positivity to focus on.

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29 May 2023

Deconstructing Passive Fire Protection Systems

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With the recent unfortunate events in Wellington, it brings back into focus the elements involved in multi-storey buildings regarding fire safety, whether they are active or passive fire protection (PFP) systems within the building envelope. The building's systems need to work hand in hand and function appropriately in the event of a fire related emergency.

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29 May 2023

Enhancing Hygiene in Commercial Spaces

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining a high level of hygiene in commercial spaces has become a paramount concern. Among the various surfaces within these spaces, ceiling tiles often go unnoticed but play a crucial role in overall hygiene.

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29 May 2023

Government Releases Response to Residential Building Supply Study

The Government has published its response to the Commerce Commission’s market study into residential building supplies. Here’s a summary of some of the key actions being taken.

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24 April 2023

Tips for Detailing Brick Façades

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This month I discuss brick façades + we're giving you another chance to WIN with the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz.

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24 April 2023

Energy Efficiency is Essential, But Can We Afford It?

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H1 provides for the efficient use of energy and sets physical conditions for energy performance. Are the recent changes to the H1 clause just a small step along the road to adopting the International Passive House standards across New Zealand, like other members of the OECD experienced? Robert Whitehouse believes they are.

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