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Insulation
Insulation is essential in NZ’s houses. Many houses built prior to 1978 will have zero or very little insulation. As of July 2019,...
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Passive solar design
There’s nothing new here – just good, sensible design which is most effective when considered building new – at little to no additional...
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Designing green
NZ has committed to being carbon neutral by 2050. This is in line with an international effort under the Paris Agreement to limit the...
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Selecting a cladding
Natural, attractive, versatile, renewable! Timber comes in a lot of species, profile and finishing options, meaning it’s an incredibly...
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What good is an architect?
What does an architect do? A question often asked! Architects are specially qualified to help bring design visions to reality through...
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Upgrade your home sustainably
The best way to build sustainably is to not build at all! I’m not trying to argue my way out of a job here, but Renovation, Repair and...
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