HEEP reveals national household energy uses
The soon to be released HEEP Year 10 report provides some new knowledge about New Zealand dwellings and how they use energy.
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Self-powering home and office
An Auckland architecture practice supports a recent call for New Zealanders to take more control over their own energy needs, and is walking the talk at its own premises.
Walking the talk: the sustainable office made easy
Office buildings, in their construction and operation, can have major environmental impacts. The Govt3 programme was started in 2003 to help central government agencies walk the talk on sustainability.
O&M plans – maximising energy efficiency in commercial buildings
The day-to-day running of a commercial building can use a lot of energy. However, with regular and well thought out maintenance, significant energy efficiency improvements can be achieved.
Air base flies with high efficiency
Woodbourne Air Base has cut energy costs by reducing peak electricity loads, carrying out a long-term energy savings programme and maintaining a passion for energy efficiency.
Green roofs worth their weight in gold
Green roofs are slowly breaking into the New Zealand market. Some of the issues and cost benefits are discussed here.
Making sure your insulation does its job
BRANZ uses two methods to measure the R-value (thermal resistance) of insulation products, which is a benchmark for how well they will perform.
Energising your home
In the search for energy-efficient design solutions, there are many useful organisations and resources that are accessible at the click of a mouse.
Sustainability is here to stay
If you thought that sustainability was the new ‘chardonnay’ of fashionable causes, you might like to think again.
Build 96: Going green
How to make buildings walk the sustainability talk. Building maintenance - what is happening to our houses?
