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Building within a budget

Should a cost overrun spell the end of their eco building dreams? Canterbury couple Mark and Helen find a novel solution in the Green Ideas home build diary.

City home build diary (part 3)

When Bruce and Annabel Mitchinson decided to build a new house in Auckland, they wanted to apply environmental thinking to a compact urban environment. Now complete, their beautiful home is a testament to good design and smart green technology.

Country home build diary (part 3)

Building from new means you can include the latest energy saving ideas – plus some age-old techniques too. In part three of their home build diary, Dominique and Daryl explain why they went for an exposed concrete floor.

Can a dream home be a green home?

For Canterbury couple Mark and Helen, building their first home means working in harmony with nature. They want to look after the land for tomorrow (and save money and resources too) – but can’t blow their budget today. Follow their progress each issue in the Green Ideas home build diary.

City home build diary (part 1)

Bruce and Annabel Mitchinson are currently putting the finishing touches on a super-energy-efficient home they built in Auckland. In part one of their regular home build diary, they explain how their ambitious project started.

Country home build diary (part 1)

In part one of their Green Ideas home build diary, Dominique and Daryl McCrostie explain how they want to get back to the good life by building a self-sufficient, modern home they can pass down to their children.

City home build diary (part 2)

In part two of their regular home build diary, Bruce and Annabel Mitchinson explain which green materials they chose for their now-completed eco home.

Country home build diary (part 2)

Getting building consent can be a rocky road. In part two of their home build diary, Dominique and Daryl tell how their eco home project hit some bumps.