Sustainable building
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Sustainable features grow in new houses
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.
Sustainable construction makes sense
As an organisation of qualified tradespeople who are mostly still ‘on the tools’, Certified Builders members are actively seeking education on sustainable construction.
What is sustainability?
Sustainability is a word we hear all the time, but what does it really mean for the building industry?
The little greenie
An energy-efficient cottage in Golden Bay with a 9 Star HERS rating has convinced Mr and Mrs Old Geezer that green may become their favourite colour.
Optimise operation to reduce impact
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.
Sustainable projects take multiple awards
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.
Regenerative design for the future
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.
Designing the wastewater system
The domestic on-site wastewater system is the focus of the fifth in our series describing the design, construction and monitoring of a more sustainable urban house in Hamilton.
Green hospital a healthier choice
A commitment to environmentally sustainable design by this Pathfinder project – Hamilton’s new green hospital – has resulted in a healthier hospital and potential for significant operational and maintenance savings over the life of the building.
