Site results
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Climate change tools and resources
<p data-block-key="c471x">BRANZ has an extensive range of resources related to climate change.</p>
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Materials research
The materials team investigates the durability of building materials within the Aotearoa New Zealand environment. Durability is affected by climate, UV levels, rainfall and temperature as well as proximity to the ocean, mountains and geothermal areas.
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Zen Bamboo Panel
<p>Vertical fine grained natural bamboo on a bamboo substrate with a nominal thickness of 15 mm.</p>
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Environment and zero-carbon research
Over their entire life cycles, buildings have significant effects on the environment, people and the economy. BRANZ research is contributing to shifting the construction industry to deliver net-zero carbon buildings in an affordable way.
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Download the BEES EnergyPlus templates
<p>There are five building form templates that can be downloaded below.</p>
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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the construction industry
<p data-block-key="0ozg3">It has been estimated that buildings are directly and indirectly responsible for up to 20% of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions.</p>
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New Zealand Abalone (Pāua) Veneer
<p>0.3 mm thick seashell veneer with clear gloss urethane face and painted water-based acrylic backing.</p>
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K5S® Steel Portal Frame Connectors - New Zealand
<p data-block-key="bgm5j">K5S® steel brackets are prefabricated steel connectors for the knee, apex and other joints of cold-rolled steel C-section portal frames with tested capacities to AS/NZS 1170.0 and AS/NZS 4600.</p>
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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.
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BEES collaboration
<p>BEES was a collaboration with global involvement.</p>