buildings

New natural disaster research to improve timber building design
New research involving the University of Canterbury, and funded by the Earthquake Commission, will improve understanding of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, seismic building design, and enhance risk management and risk communication. In many countries including New Zealand, light timber frames (LTF) have dominated low-rise house construction due to their cost-efficiency and structural efficiency. Considering high ...Read More

Prefab building makes for sustainable homes of all sizes
Prefab building techniques are being used to develop sustainable dwelling places at both ends of the size scale. As the market becomes increasingly mindful of environmental issues, prefabricated building solutions are acquiring greater prominence because of their heightened efficiency and convenience. A key example of this is a new concept design released by German firm ...Read More