What is sustainability?
Sustainability is a word we hear all the time, but what does it really mean for the building industry?
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Sustainability is a word we hear all the time, but what does it really mean for the building industry?
A recent BRANZ survey reveals that many new homes are installing more insulation than the Building Code requires, heat pumps are ‘hot’ and other features are becoming more common.
As an organisation of qualified tradespeople who are mostly still ‘on the tools’, Certified Builders members are actively seeking education on sustainable construction.
How is sustainability being included in new buildings? From a warm ‘fridge house’ to ground-breaking Green Star buildings, sustainable design has dominated the regional winners of the 2009 New Zealand Architecture Awards.
Although environmentally sustainable design options are becoming more common in new buildings, true sustainability in the longer term may involve a big rethink in design approach.
A recent Beacon Pathway study undertaken by scion has found the biggest opportunity to reduce the environmental impacts of new homes is by addressing the operation of the house with good design and appropriate material choice.