The national value case for saving water
In the last Build we reported on some of the findings from Beacon Pathway’s ‘national value case for sustainable housing innovations’. Here, we focus on water efficiency interventions in homes.
Energy efficiency
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Energy efficiency and historic buildings
By Christina Newnham – 1 August 2009, Build 113
If you live in an historic home, any energy efficiency improvements need to be in keeping with the character of the house.
Commercial building use
By Ruth Fraser, Kay Saville-Smith – 1 February 2013, Build 134
The image of commercial buildings is usually large multi-level office blocks, but they are diverse with different energy and water uses.
Solar collector panel installation
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2009, Build 115
Correct positioning and good installation of solar collector panels are essential for an effective and efficient solar water heating system.
Kiwis respond well to upgrade scheme
By Peter Neilson – 1 December 2009, Build 115, Feature article
A survey after the first month of the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme showed just how popular the grants were and who was likely to apply.
Designed for affordable living
By Lois Easton – 1 February 2012, Build 128, Feature article
Reducing energy costs can make a big difference to housing affordability, as this low-energy home from the New Zealand Housing Foundation shows.
New window ratings
By John Burgess – 1 February 2014, Build 140
BRANZ is helping develop a new window rating scheme expected to launch in 2014. With six performance levels, it’s suitable for any window type and will enable better choices around thermal performance.
Building for low emissions
By Nick Helm – 1 October 2016, Build 156, Feature article
Despite best intentions, New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions are projected to increase dramatically over the next two decades. Can the building industry do better?
Warm, dry, comfortable home sweet home
By Lois Easton – 1 February 2008, Build 104, Feature article
Research organisation Beacon Pathway has shown that installing simple, affordable energy efficient features in a new home can greatly reduce its energy footprint.
Homestar™ – environmental rating tool for homes
By Roman Jaques – 1 August 2011, Build 125
In 2009, the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development gained support from key industry leaders for a National Housing Upgrade Action Plan. Homestar™, the residential rating tool launched last year, was born from this plan.
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