Tag: eco homes
Above a rising tide
Inspired by Maori pa designs, this home on a slope overlooking the water was built with possible sea-level rises in mind.
Waiheke Island eco homes
Mikela Dennison visited two homes on Waiheke Island as part of the Tread Lightly Tour, part of the island’s Good Life Eco Festival.
Sustainability student style
Greg Roughan meets the Dunedin students who are transforming their grotty flat into a snug, eco-friendly home.
Converting an old home into an efficient one
Reader submittedOld homes have a certain charm about them. They tend to have a unique personality that modern homes don’t have. They are also more likely to be cheaper than newer houses because they might not be as well-maintained as they used to be. However, old homes will uniformly have much
What goes into a green home inspection?
Reader submittedA green home inspection takes note of a home’s features that are not environmentally healthy and, alternatively, those that are sustainable and energy efficient. Green home property inspections are usually conducted by unbiased third party building inspectors. After notating the home’s environmentally friendly qualities, the inspector will document these features
Finding the right contractor for your eco home project
Reader submittedIt can be difficult to find the right builder to construct any type of home project. You want to hire someone who can do a reliable job and quality results in a timely manner, all within a reasonable price range. When it comes to locating a builder for an eco