A new collaborative research project led by BRANZ will provide practical guidance for building greater resilience to climate and other natural hazards into our homes and recovering more efficiently should disaster strike.
This July, BRANZ will publish another bulletin – BU701 Building on land subject to flooding and/or landslides – that’s essential reading for anyone building on a site known to be at risk...
In some places, the risks posed by natural hazards might be so significant that building simply isn’t recommended. How do designers, builders and their clients decide?
Quality of life for the growing number of older New Zealanders living with dementia is significantly affected by the daylight environment in their homes. New Levy-funded research, using a methodology developed by a BRANZ Scholarship recipient, will inform practical design and retrofit guidelines.
Following Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary floods in 2023, BRANZ Bulletin BU666 Restoring a home after flood damage (link below) proved invaluable for thousands of households facing a major clean-up...
As summer draws to a close, many Kiwis continue to struggle with overheating homes. Fingers have been pointed at the minimum insulation requirements in clause H1 Energy efficiency of the New Zealand Building Code, but the problem is complex. BRANZ research is laying the foundations for solutions.
At around 25 carefully chosen sites around Aotearoa New Zealand and offshore, metal building materials are systematically exposed to nature’s harshest conditions. It’s all in the interests of safe, durable and fit-for-purpose homes and buildings.
As winter sets in and temperatures drop, there’s an increasing risk that moisture will condense in the roof space and cause problems. The source of the moisture – and therefore the solution – isn’t always obvious.
If you’re a designer or builder in need of advice, chances are you’ve been on the phone with BRANZ helpline technical advisor Phil McNamara. It’s a responsibility that Phil relishes – knowing he’s backed by expert colleagues, 25 years of hands-on building experience and an appetite for continuous learning.
