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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

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

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

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

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

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

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