The Importance of Quality Insulation in Building an Energy-Efficient Home
When building an Energy-Efficient home, insulation is one of the most impactful elements. Directly affecting comfort, temperature control, and energy savings. Quality insulation acts as a barrier to heat flow, keeping the home warm in winter and cool in summer. By reducing heat loss and gain, insulation minimizes energy use and creates a comfortable indoor […]
Future-Proofing Your Home with Energy Efficiency
As we increasingly prioritize sustainability during an energy crisis, designing homes that are built to last has become essential. Future-proofing with Energy Efficient design allows us to create spaces that are comfortable, healthy, and more resilient. By carefully considering each aspect of a home’s energy use and environmental impact from the very beginning, Energy Efficient […]
How To Combat Seasonal Allergies In An Energy Efficient Home
Seasonal allergies can make staying indoors uncomfortable, especially when allergens like pollen, dust, and mould accumulate within the home. For allergy sufferers, Energy Efficient homes equipped with Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation (MHRV) systems offer an effective solution. These systems are designed not only to conserve energy but also to improve air quality, helping to minimise […]
COP29: Can Global Climate Goals Survive Another U.S. Policy Shift?
As the dust from the recent U.S. presidential election begins to settle, it’s ironic that the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference is underway in Azerbaijan. President-elect Donald Trump has already announced plans to pull the U.S. out of the 2015 Paris Agreement for the second time. Can he follow through on that promise, and […]
Re-evaluating Solar Panels for Energy-Efficient Homes: A Shift in Perspective
For years, I’ve been hesitant about recommending solar panels for Energy-Efficient homes. My focus has always been on delivering value, ensuring that my clients get the best return for their investments. But the world is changing – climate, energy demands, and technology are all evolving – and with these shifts, my view on solar energy […]
Case Study: Improving Home Comfort and Energy Efficiency with Thermal Modelling
Recently, we have had multiple clients request thermal modeling for their prospective new builds. These homes were designed to meet the current New Zealand building code, and the clients were eager to understand their thermal performance before construction began. One project was further along in the planning process, with finalized plans submitted to the council […]
Electrifying Your Home: A Sustainable Future for New Zealand
New Zealand has a rich history of innovation in renewable energy. Lloyd Mandeno pioneered the first all-electric home powered by hydroelectricity . Reefton was the first town in the Southern Hemisphere with public lighting. Today, the nation is advancing its legacy by embracing home electrification, moving away from fossil fuels in favour of efficient, electric […]
The Impact of Cold Bedrooms on Health
Cross party support for Global warming
When discussing the upcoming modifications to the building code, a common reaction I encounter includes scepticism, often phrased as, “They can’t do that; they want to get elected.” This viewpoint fails to recognise that the drive towards homes built for climate resilience isn’t just a whim of the current ruling party. It’s supported across the […]
Thinking of Building?
When I was a young man, how much different would my life be if I knew then what I know now? How many choices I made would have had a better beneficial outcome if I had known what was around the corner? Well, I have been telling people for a long time now that change […]