BRANZ research report on ‘exceeding the minimum’ released

BRANZ research report on ‘exceeding the minimum’ released

This report looks at the question: why don’t landlords choose features that exceed the minimum building standards and what are the enablers to changing this? The aim is to identify the barriers to an improved rental stock and potential solutions to overcome the...

Aging in place and home safety

Age Concern have a list of resources on their website for adapting homes for future needs. (Image from Age Concern NZ website) Lifetime (or Universal) design is about making homes that people can live in and enjoy regardless of their age, mobility or stage of life....

CoLab 2018

CoLab 2018 will be in and around Auckland, the heart of the building action: Wed 7 March: CoLab Site Visit Day @ AUT pick-up (9.30am – 5.00pm) Thur 8 March: CoLab Conference Day @ AUT + evening soiree (8.30am – 7.00pm) Fri 9 March: CoLab Members’ workshops @ pro clima...