by Jason Quinn
Updated 18 May, 2019
First published 9 May, 2019ECCA has decided to feature our book on their page on building
by Jason Quinn
Updated 18 May, 2019
First published 9 May, 2019Latest posts:
Retrofitting a modernist concrete exoskeleton to ‘near’ Passive House
Retrofitting a heritage-listed modernist building with a precast concrete exoskeleton is about as tough as thermal envelope design gets. The…
Jason Quinn
Stop burning stuff inside your home: electric hobs cut asthma attacks
We talk a lot about phasing out gas in New Zealand homes to hit carbon targets or slash energy bills…
Jason Quinn
Mould behind the fibreglass
I’m often asked to look at insulating external wall assemblies where the design team sometimes the construction team wants to…
Jason Quinn
Half of Kiwi homes still aren’t warm enough
I often hear from designers and builders that New Zealand homes are plenty warm these days. That is factually not…
Jason Quinn
Highlights from the 2026 Thrive Australian Passivhaus Conference
The THRIVE 2026 Australian Passivhaus Conference in Melbourne last week was great here are my highlights. Well worth nipping across…
Jason Quinn
Building the Future: A Vision for Homes That Meet Our Real Needs
Imagine a New Zealand where every home is a sanctuary. A place you can rely on to keep your loved…
Jessica Eyers