Understanding the magic of curtains

This booklet summarises BRANZ-Beacon research into what makes curtains most effective. The research found floor-length, thickly lined curtains which are installed close to the wall are the most effective.

The Papakowhai Renovation case studies

Andrea Blackmore. Summary of the case studies of house retrofits in the Papakowhai Renovations project.

Upgrade or retire? Exploring factors in making decisions for privately owned homes in Tāmaki

Glenda Lock, Verney Ryan. This research explored options for upgrading or retiring privately owned building stock at the development or neighbourhood level within the Tāmaki regeneration area. The project sought […]

Papanui 1: Build Back Smarter case study

Lois Easton. This report documents the upgrade of  Papanui 1, one of the case studies in the Build Back Smarter Project. The project aimed to develop evidence that residential performance […]

Build Back Smarter case studies

Andrea Blackmore. A summary of the Build Back Smarter project which looked at how home performance upgrades could and should be undertaken at the same time as earthquake repairs. Case […]

Redcliffs 1: Build Back Smarter case study

Lois Easton. This report documents the upgrade of  Redcliffs 1, one of the case studies in the Build Back Smarter Project. The project aimed to develop evidence that residential performance […]

Mt Pleasant 1: Build Back Smarter case study

Lois Easton. This report documents the upgrade of  Mt Pleasant 1, one of the case studies in the Build Back Smarter Project. The project aimed to develop evidence that residential […]

Spreydon 1: Build Back Smarter case study

Lois Easton. This report documents the upgrade of  Spreydon 1, one of the case studies in the Build Back Smarter Project. The project aimed to develop evidence that residential performance […]

Somerfield 1: Build Back Smarter case study

Lois Easton. This report documents the upgrade of  Somerfield 1, one of the case studies in the Build Back Smarter Project. The project aimed to develop evidence that residential performance […]

Halswell 1: Build Back Smarter case study

Lois Easton. This report documents the upgrade of  Halswell 1, one of the case studies in the Build Back Smarter Project. The project aimed to develop evidence that residential performance […]