Site results
-
BEES collaboration
<p>BEES was a collaboration with global involvement.</p>
-
Comfortable temperatures
<p data-block-key="x5h4w">Many opportunities are available for most new spec homes to improve their year-round comfort and reduce additional heating and cooling needs.</p>
-
Research creates change
<p data-block-key="xjjm1">The BRANZ House Condition Survey informs policy decisions that affect the living conditions of all New Zealanders.</p>
-
Building materials testing
Our testing services provide product manufacturers and suppliers with insights into the performance and service life of building materials. We achieve this by assessing expected durability during the material’s lifetime and potential issues caused by corrosion, weathering and ageing.
-
Energy efficiency
<p data-block-key="isv3f">Up-Spec provides actual data for a range of performance improvements for new homes related to energy efficiency.</p>
-
Detailed monitoring
<p>Detailed monitoring involved the installation of monitoring equipment and occupant surveys in premises. These are detailed below.</p>
-
Indoor air quality
<p>In this stream, we characterised the performance of devices such as photocatalytic oxidisers to see how they can be used effectively in real-world situations such as schools.</p>
-
BEES dictionary
<p>The following definitions were used in the BEES project.</p>
-
Building materials performance testing
<p data-block-key="l7g64">We use accelerated weathering, ultraviolet (UV) light and moisture exposure to test the mechanical strength retention and durability of building materials and products, including plastics, metals, cement, timber and wood-based materials.</p>
-
Climate change
Our climate is changing, with big implications for the building industry. BRANZ is working with partners to help the industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be better prepared to cope with the changes.