The research explores the drivers for the rates of framing identified during design, detailing and frame and truss manufacturing; the impacts of the current percentages of framing alongside uninsulated weak...
This report shares the results and findings of a project to investigate the extent of thermal bridging in external timber-framed walls of new builds. The project took a case study...
This report aimed to develop and market test specific targeted advice aimed at the interaction point between volume home builders and home buyers with the intention to highlight higher-performance options...
This research explored with industry the challenges, problems and difficulties with consenting for medium-density development and sought potential solutions to the challenges. Interviews with 15 industry stakeholders were supplemented by...
This research project looks at how good-quality medium-density housing might be defined in New Zealand and the elements that make it up. This research has defined the core outcomes that...
This research aimed to improve understanding of options for upgrading or retiring poor building stock at the development or neighbourhood level. Research had identified that many of the privately owned...
When 14 homes were assessed in Tamaki, Auckland, it was clear the poor condition of many had been costly in financial and health terms. It’s a lesson in why putting off maintenance is a bad idea.
Building off the challenges and opportunities identified in stage one of the BRANZ project “A Bridge Too Far”, known as “The Wall” this project will deepen understanding of variables contributing...
A programme of work that involves the development and market testing of specific targeted advice aimed at the interaction point between volume home builders (incl. Kiwibuild) and the consumers who...
The research will seek to understand what the current building consenting issues are, where current consenting rules/arrangements are having unintended consequences, and how successful efforts to reduce consenting costs/time have...
