Warm dry and healthy. I think the general public is starting to grasp that this shouldn’t be an optional feature of homes.   “The aim is to help ensure all Kiwi homes are warm – everyone needs to the ability to heat their home – dry – no one should live with toxic mould – and healthy.”   “Across New …

Childcare centres in New Zealand often run up fairly high energy bills; Diverting ongoing budget that would be better spent on staff. This forward thinking building sets the standard for indoor air quality, thermal comfort and low running costs. We can and should do this in NZ. “Certified by the Passive House Institute in October, the Okanagan College childcare centre …

“Generations of homes have been built that are unsuitable for the New Zealand climate. According to research by the Building Research Association of New Zealand, about half our houses aren’t adequately insulated (47 per cent), have insufficient heating (46 per cent), and are damp and show visible signs of mould (49 per cent). Both the International Energy Agency and the …

“You won’t see buildings as one of the sectors, because we don’t count them that way – yet the Green Building Council estimates buildings make up about 20 percent of the country’s emissions, when you include emissions in the construction, and the waste to landfill. Which is extraordinary.” 1/5th That’s right once you step back and look at the big …

“Most landlords comply with these rules already, but for those who don’t, they will need to upgrade their properties. This investment benefits both landlords and tenants, as it lengthens the life of the capital investment.” “Nearly one in three New Zealand households rent, and for too long many have struggled to heat their homes affordably and efficiently. Around 200,000 families …