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Build Magazine — 199

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Retrofitting: What is the optimal approach to retrofits? BRANZ is investigating. 

Mātauranga Māori: Māori design elements and cultural mores are increasingly being considered in building construction, particularly significant commercial projects.

Retrofitting

  • A jewel of a site
  • Evaluating walls for their bracing value
  • Insulating external timber-framed walls
  • Insulation retrofits get a new driver
  • Ventilation building retrofit project

Mātauranga Māori

  • A unique approach to smart construction
  • Aotearoa’s architectural identity

Build Right

  • 140 mm framing instead of 90 mm
  • Replacing windows in existing openings
  • Higher performance from thermal insulation

Design Right

  • H1 floors refresher

Departments

  • The future of work: part 2
  • Better tools for lower-carbon design
  • Costly status mistakes when hiring
  • Changes to retentions regime
  • Future-proofing with digital first
  • Employee impairment – prove it
  • A taste of the trades
  • Share and keep
  • Helping buildings get better

Regulars

  • Continual improvement
  • Retro is so cool