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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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.
We now have a significant number of houses that are at least 60 years old. Should these ageing houses be renovated or demolished, and which option is more popular?
BRANZ is currently monitoring residential water use in the Auckland region. The results of this research will help to more accurately forecast future water demand.
Nine homes in a Porirua suburb were recently renovated to achieve greater sustainability. Monitoring continues this year to measure the results but some useful tips have already come from the project.
There are different options for retrofitting insulated glazing units (IGUs) into existing homes. Some can be problematic, as found recently during the Beacon Papakowhai now Home® Renovation Project.
Health problems for tenants in old Wanaka houses led to a successful retrofitting experiment. This basic research shows that improvements can be expected for a relatively small cost.
A new solar collector system, being developed at the University of Waikato, integrates neatly into standard roofing iron and can generate both electricity and heat.
Residential growth on the Kapiti Coast in the last 20 years has put severe pressure on the local water supply. To meet the challenge, the council now requires new houses to include water saving technology.
A recent study looked at the barriers homeowners face when undertaking renovations and how local councils can encourage sustainable renovations.
A recent study identified where water is being used, and wasted. Although efficient appliances are available, there is still lots of waste, even in some new houses.