New CCANZ Books - The Guide to Concrete Construction & Designing Comfortable Homes

• The Guide to Concrete Construction

  The revised edition of CCANZ’s The Guide to Concrete Construction is now available. Image courtesy of: BCITO

  It is a popular New Zealand text covering the constituents of concrete, its manufacture and supply, concreting and related site practices - along with concrete properties, specifying, ordering and testing. Find out why procedures such as compacting and curing are important. To request a free copy email: admin@cca.org.nz

• Designing Comfortable Homes

  The 2nd edition of CCANZ’s Designing Comfortable Homes updates design considerations for enhanced energy efficiency and comfort in New Zealand homes. Kevin Hawkins Photography ©

  It provides readers with an understanding of the basic principles of passive solar design - the key to thermal comfort and reduced energy demands. The book's premise is that homes can be naturally warm in winter and cool in summer - provided appropriate combinations of glass, thermal mass and insulation are used. To request a free copy of Designing Comfortable Homes email: admin@cca.org.nz