Energy efficient stories
Mandatory arc fault detection rules and rising fire risk in New Zealand are prompting electricians to adopt a compact all-in-one device.
More than 2,680 delegates attended the Auckland event, as new energy management and smart-building displays drew strong interest from tradespeople.
Commercial buildings could soon gain healthier air, light and sound systems as EDGE Technologies and Delos test a shared platform.
Residents and developers could face tighter rules as Sydney commits to net zero carbon buildings by 2050 and new builds by 2030.
Bitcoin mining is already drawing billions of gallons of freshwater a year, raising fresh questions about who pays for its hidden costs.
Lower vacancy rates in Auckland and Wellington are boosting landlords' returns, with Green Star office buildings drawing tenants more quickly than the wider market.
Homebuyers are increasingly seeking properties that let them control lighting, heating and security from their devices.
Small businesses can now access safer, cleaner warehouse lifting gear as a new electric forklift range promises lower running costs and more uptime.
Tenants face another winter in damp, cold rentals as most landlords have yet to begin costly upgrades before new healthy home rules bite.
The rail operator plans to measure and report emissions, while shifting more freight off roads could cut New Zealand's annual output by 518,000 tonnes.
Lower-emission cars could become more affordable in New Zealand if ministers adopt incentives, fuel pricing reforms and tougher scrappage rules.
Only 40% of Titanium Park’s Western Precinct remains available after nine sites were sold or contracted, as demand from firms keeps rising.
A lack of concrete policy could leave New Zealand’s 2050 climate goals out of reach, academics warn as consultation opens on the Zero Carbon Bill.
Warehouses are set to drive an 8% annual rise in the global pre-engineered building market through 2022 as e-commerce booms.
Nearly 70 per cent complete, Brisbane’s 45-metre 25 King office tower has drawn fresh investor interest as Impact Investment Group seeks co-investors.
Better indoor air and lower energy bills could come from choosing the right plants, researchers say, but evidence is still limited.
Delegates at the Auckland expo will hear how tighter energy management could cut costs as New Zealand faces looming climate targets.
Lower electricity use could come from treated trees and houseplants that glow softly, as MIT researchers test plant-based lighting.
A 3D-printed terracotta facade could cut cooling costs in air-con-heavy cities by letting water seep through and evaporate to cool air.
Judges will narrow the field on 7 August, with winners of New Zealand’s only timber design awards to be unveiled at an Auckland gala in September.
