Nick Locke

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Research Report

ER89 Climate change adaptation of buildings in New Zealand – research prioritisation assessment

The types of buildings and climate change effects in New Zealand are varied, and the impacts of climate change on the industry and communities are unquantified. Successful adaptation to climate...
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ER75 Adaptation of new buildings for climate change

Climate change predictions for New Zealand suggest wind speeds could increase by up to 10% in some parts of the country.To understand how such a change could impact the design...
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Sustainability

Climate change adaptation of buildings: research prioritisation
Climate change adaptation of buildings in New Zealand - research prioritisation assessment (complete) found that we need clearer answers on what specific design, material and structural changes are needed for...
Start date:  1 Nov 2023
Completed on  31 May 2024
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Is the building code fit for a changing climate
emissions in our housing stock. This research aims to address the dual challenges of climate change and energy hardship in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Start date:  29 Apr 2021
Completed on  30 Sep 2022