What impact do building materials have on our health? Whilst our high performance building methods provide superior healthy energy efficient homes, we are going to delve deeper into the…
Claire ChattertonDecember 1, 2023
We continue to meet homeowners who first come to us with plans already at concept or working drawing stage, and whose dreams then get dashed when those plans are priced.…
Claire ChattertonSeptember 18, 2023
Increased insulation requirements are a major outcome of the most recent review of the minimum building code. This is the start of a significant move towards ensuring healthy and energy…
Claire ChattertonJune 2, 2023
Homestar is an independent rating tool that measures a home’s performance and its environmental impact. How does Homestar work? As a rating tool, it certifies the health, efficiency, and sustainability…
Claire ChattertonDecember 22, 2022
The Government has announced proposed amendments to the Building Act. This will introduce energy ratings for new buildings along with waste minimisation plans. These proposed amendments are intended to help…
Claire ChattertonDecember 21, 2022
It is very difficult to concisely describe the benefits of ‘something’ when there are so many great things about it. The audience is effectively limited by the need to headline…
Claire ChattertonSeptember 6, 2022
This blog answers the more practical questions we get about MHRV systems.... Costs, Maintenance, Size..... More detailed explanations on the benefits of MHRV’s and how they are not the same…
Claire ChattertonMarch 28, 2022
PHPP is a tool that allows you to see at the design stage, how your home is expected to perform if built to plan. It stands for ‘The Passive House…
Claire ChattertonJanuary 19, 2022
So, you want a high performing home, and this means investing more in your building envelope, but what design strategies can you consider helping offset the additional costs that are…
Claire ChattertonDecember 2, 2021
