by Jason Quinn

Updated 25 August, 2020

First published 1 Aug, 2016

This is one way to save a considerable fraction of build costs if it is done at scale. Of course, I’d argue for putting those savings into a better building envelope designed/built to Certified Passive House levels.

Content by Prefab NZ.

by Jason Quinn

Updated 25 August, 2020

First published 1 Aug, 2016

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