Selected Features of a Sustainable House Conservatory for winter heating with shade blinds for summer heat control (passive solar design) Generous eaves to the north to minimize sun penetration during summer (passive solar design) Concrete wall to provide thermal mass … read more

Whilst the NZ Building Code sets minimum building performance standards, there is a lot of room for improvement, along with opportunities to far exceed those standards. 'MAXRaft® makes it easier to maintain healthy room temperatures and reduce doctor bills'. … read more

Net Zero Energy Homes are becoming increasingly popular in New Zealand. As the cost of electricity in New Zealand continues to rise, without any apparent justification, New Zealanders are becoming resentful towards power companies and may seek an alternative to these companies. One solut … read more

There are many ways you can save energy around your home - which is good for saving money, but also a great way to care for the environment by conserving resources. There are lots of ways to keep your energy consumption down during these chilly months: … read more

Not afraid to take their mission overseas, the keen team at NZ Builders have been busy at work building some amazing homes in Victoria, Canada. The one significant difference between builds completed in New Zealand as opposed to Canada is that the builds are rotated in … read more

The Eco Design Advisor conference will update you with what's going on in councils, the design and research communities, and central government, and how it impacts our housing. Councils are responding with climate action plans and are needing to work with their communi … read more

Whether you are building your own eco home, green home, new build or renovation, Ameribuild offer alternative to New Zealand's standard aluminium framed glazing. All of our window and door frames use insulating materials, so expensive thermal break upgrades are never n … read more

A Ministry of Education (MOE) initiative in the form of a 'Sustainability Contestable Fund' has been established to support New Zealand schools to improve their efficiency and reduce their environmental impact, w … read more

Heat pump water heating, how does it work? The video explains how heat pump hot water systems work. Heat pump water heaters use the same technology as air-to-air heat pumps. Just like room he … read more

The team at Builder-talk Ecobob are always on the lookout for eco-smart people doing eco-friendly things, enter Henry McTavish of Green Homes. The following interview has some great insights into eco homes and the way forward. Spread the Word … read more