Build Science 101: #5 What is Building Science?
Build Science 101: #5 What is Building Science? There’s no doubt that certain private and public organizations are…
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Real Estate Red Flags: A Lesson in Property Data, Security, and Privacy Concerns
As a youngster, I was taught that if I didn’t have anything positive to say, then I shouldn’t…
Building in the Countryside
Building in the Countryside Building in the country has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. The advantages often…
Housing Intensification – Friend or Foe?
During a conversation this morning with a senior New Zealand police officer, the topic of housing security arose.…
Build Science 101: #4 – Efficiency and Environmental Responsibility
Build Science 101: #4 – Efficiency and Environmental Responsibility Today, Matt and Steve discuss energy efficiency and environmental…
3 Benefits of SIPs Framing vs Traditional Wood Framing.
Structural Insulated Panels are a framing method where panels are built in a factory with insulation already installed. In this video Matt will show you 3 advantages of SIPs over traditional stud construction.
I Made A Mistake Building My New Net Zero Home
Lessons Learned from Building a Net-Zero Home. Building a net-zero home, a place where the line between innovation…
Why We Need To Rethink Wind Turbines
Wind turbines have a "big" problem. As in, they're really big: bigger than you might think. One of the latest turbine designs sports a swept area of about 10 American football fields. This is generally desirable, especially for offshore turbines. But as you can probably imagine, this makes producing, transporting, and installing these things a colossal undertaking.
Buy or Build in 2024 -New Zealand Edition
To Buy or Build in 2024, that is the question. Kelvin Davidson, who is the Chief Property Economist at Core Logic. Kelvin helps provide invaluable insights for those questioning whether to build their first new house in 2024, or to buy existing.
How Graphene Could Solve Our Concrete Problem
How Graphene Could Solve Our Concrete Problem Foreword Welcome to this deep yet digestible dive into whether graphene…