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Why can’t NZ produce affordable houses?

Why can’t NZ produce affordable houses? This is a very common question. So, what exactly is stopping us from building affordable houses? The core issue

Thoughts on Climate Change

Thoughts on Climate Change Lately, we are all well aware that climate change is a world-leading issue. The climate is changing faster than ever before

Why is the quality of new builds in New Zealand declining?

Why is the quality of new builds in New Zealand declining? The banks* lending criteria cause considerable stumbling blocks to innovation, better design and solutions

Affordable Housing in NZ? Where?!

Affordable Housing in NZ? Where?! The definition of an “affordable” home in Auckland for example, is a home that is less than 80% of the

Passive Housing

Passive Housing What is passive housing, and should kiwi’s be looking into it? A passive house is a voluntary standard energy-efficient building, which reduces the

Are tiny homes the answer to our unaffordable housing prices?

Are tiny homes the answer to our unaffordable housing prices? New Zealanders are unable to purchase houses, and while the media have identified the reason

Beyond Sustainability

Is ‘sustainability’ good enough? “How did we get here?” is a common question asked when we talk about today’s environment. And although due to human

Why New Zealanders should demand more out of their homes.

Prefabricated Housing – The saviour for the housing shortage in New Zealand.

We’ve recently published a post about prefabricated housing, and why we are all for it. The conversation has been opened up again to the benefits of