
Less is more! What New Zealanders really need in their homes
Less is more! What New Zealanders really need in their homes A lot of us grew up in 100 square metre homes, and that was
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The key to having an energy-efficient home…Passive solar design
The key to having an energy-efficient home… Passive solar design What is passive solar design? By now, we are all aware of what solar energy
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The most energy-efficient way to heat your home
The most energy-efficient way to heat your home What is hydronic underfloor heating? Hydronic underfloor heating systems are rapidly becoming a more popular choice for
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How our public transit system affects the greater development of our Nation
How our public transit system affects the greater development of our Nation We as a country need more effective public transportation so that TOD (Transit
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Where to apply recycled materials in architecture and urbanism
Where to apply recycled materials in architecture and urbanism Around the world, there is a movement igniting. Engineers and designers are beginning to place more
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The INS and OUTS of airflow: How airtight should your home be?
The INS and OUTS of airflow: How airtight should your home be? When planning the build of your house, it is easy to get absorbed
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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
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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
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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
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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
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