The Build Back Smarter case studies
The Build Back Smarter pilot project used case studies to test the approach and ease of upgrading homes during earthquake repair.
Although the project aimed to upgrade ten homes, the slowness of the repair process in Christchurch meant that only six homes were upgraded as part of the Build Back Smarter pilot.
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House |
Household |
Typology |
Interventions |
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Huntsbury 2
|
Retired couple |
1950s mass housing+ 1980s addition |
UPGRADE COMPLETED
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Spreydon 1 |
Couple |
1930s bungalow [Lath and plaster linings] |
UPGRADE COMPLETED
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Somerfield 1 |
Family: couple and two children |
Transitional bungalow [Lath and plaster linings] |
UPGRADE COMPLETED
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Halswell 1 |
Sole parent and three children |
Late 1960’s mass housing type |
UPGRADE COMPLETED
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Mt Pleasant 1 |
Couple |
Villa + 2000s extension [Lath and plaster linings] |
UPGRADE COMPLETED
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Papanui 1 |
Extended family of six including newborn baby and child with rheumatic fever |
1950s mass housing |
UPGRADE COMPLETED
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Redcliffs 1 |
Rental |
1960s mass housing with more recent additions |
UPGRADE PLAN PREPARED, CHANGED TO REBUILD - withdrawn from project
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Huntsbury 1 |
Family: couple and two children |
1950s mass housing+ 1980s addition |
REPAIR DELAYED beyond end of project - withdrawn from project
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Woolston 1 |
Couple and disabled son, major health issues |
1950s mass housing |
REBUILD - withdrawn from project |
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Cashmere 1 |
Couple |
Villa + 2000s extension [Lath and plaster linings] |
REPAIR DELAYED beyond end of project - withdrawn from project
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St Martins 1 |
Single retired |
1970s concrete floor, low pitch roof |
REPAIR DELAYED beyond end of project - withdrawn from project
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New Brighton 1 |
Couple with adult son |
1950’s flat roof bungalow with a pitched roof added over 31 years ago |
CASH SETTLEMENT - withdrawn from project
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Living in Christchurch?
Make the most of the new Build Back Smarter Service
Christchurch City Council has launched a free service for Christchurch people rebuilding or repairing their earthquake-damaged homes to provide advice about insulation, heating methods and energy saving measures such as double glazing, ventilation and lighting.
Homeowners can contact one of the service’s assessment providers who will prepare a healthy home improvement plan tailored to the needs and budget of the homeowner.