By Jessica Eyers
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1 April 2009, Build 111
Many homes in the Queenstown Lakes District are either poorly insulated or totally uninsulated. These houses were often built for summer use only but are now lived in year round. This case study discusses the retrofit of one such house.
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By Lois Easton
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1 October 2012, Build 132
The first house in Beacon’s Build Back Smarter project shows how earthquake repairs offer a golden opportunity to improve performance.
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By Robert Tromop
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1 June 2010, Build 118
Sustainability was top of mind for EECA manager Robert Tromop when he set about renovating his hillside Wellington cottage. Paying close attention to the basics – especially a tight thermal envelope – have delivered a healthy, cosy environment.
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