The national value case for saving water
In the last Build we reported on some of the findings from Beacon Pathway’s ‘national value case for sustainable housing innovations’. Here, we focus on water efficiency interventions in homes.
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By Maggie Lawton – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
In the last Build we reported on some of the findings from Beacon Pathway’s ‘national value case for sustainable housing innovations’. Here, we focus on water efficiency interventions in homes.
By Christina Newnham – 1 August 2009, Build 113
If you live in an historic home, any energy efficiency improvements need to be in keeping with the character of the house.
By Ruth Fraser, Kay Saville-Smith – 1 February 2013, Build 134
The image of commercial buildings is usually large multi-level office blocks, but they are diverse with different energy and water uses.
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2009, Build 115
Correct positioning and good installation of solar collector panels are essential for an effective and efficient solar water heating system.
By Peter Neilson – 1 December 2009, Build 115, Feature article
A survey after the first month of the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme showed just how popular the grants were and who was likely to apply.
By Lois Easton – 1 February 2012, Build 128, Feature article
Reducing energy costs can make a big difference to housing affordability, as this low-energy home from the New Zealand Housing Foundation shows.
By John Burgess – 1 February 2014, Build 140
BRANZ is helping develop a new window rating scheme expected to launch in 2014. With six performance levels, it’s suitable for any window type and will enable better choices around thermal performance.
By Nick Helm – 1 October 2016, Build 156, Feature article
Despite best intentions, New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions are projected to increase dramatically over the next two decades. Can the building industry do better?
By Lois Easton – 1 February 2008, Build 104, Feature article
Research organisation Beacon Pathway has shown that installing simple, affordable energy efficient features in a new home can greatly reduce its energy footprint.
By Roman Jaques – 1 August 2011, Build 125
In 2009, the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development gained support from key industry leaders for a National Housing Upgrade Action Plan. Homestar™, the residential rating tool launched last year, was born from this plan.