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Hazard mapping is one tool used to determine if a property can be insured, but it’s not the only factor that’s considered, the national insurers’ body says By Max Frethey, Local Democracy Reporter The assertion comes after Nelson City’s Council’s proposed hazard susceptibility overlays were alleged to have had a ‘chilling effect’ on the city’s property market by preventing properties from being insured. Continue →
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A new industry-led initiative aims to reduce the environmental impact of New Zealand’s buildings, which contribute up to 20% of the national carbon footprint The Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) announced a partnership with Masterspec to develop a national online resource of carbon data for construction materials and products. Continue →
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Feedback is being sought on a proposed international standard for the evaluation and documentation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across a building’s life cycle Published by ASHRAE and the International Code Council (ICC), Standard 240P – Quantification of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings will provide a methodology to quantify the embodied and operational GHG emissions associated with buildings and their sites. Continue →
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There is a lot at stake for those involved in property, as revealed in a study on what New Zealanders believe to be fair in relation to property being built on, bought or sold in areas that are known to be adversely affected by climate change The research has implications for the reputations of the myriad of organisations involved in climate action, from central and local government to real estate agents, developers, engineers, insurers and banks. Continue →
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Exacerbated flood risks associated with climate change will affect future property values in vulnerable areas as the intensity and frequency of flooding increase University of Otago researchers have launched a vital study into climate change that will leverage CoreLogic NZ’s property database to learn how future coastal flooding could impact residential property values. Continue →
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The next generation of residential housing is here: smart, sustainable homes designed to use less energy, cost less to run, and generate lower emissions These homes are meeting a rising demand from a majority of buyers, who, according to research from the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council as well as research hub Cooperative Research Centres for Low Carbon Living, have indicated they would prefer energy efficient dwellings. Continue →
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Sydney is showing the way to a greener future by committing to strong action on climate change with more than 100 other cities around the world The decision comes off the back of the Global Climate Action Summit held in Mexico where the city of Sydney signed up to six agreements, according to a report in The Urban Developer. Continue →