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Price to Value: What Really Determines Your Build Cost

22 January 20263 min

Why Even, Comfortable Temperatures Matter in Your Home

12 January 20263 min

The Value of High-Performance Windows in South Island Homes

3 December 20255 min

High-Performance Homes & Humidity

5 November 20253 min

SIPs: Faster, Smarter… and Cheaper Than Timber

7 October 20252 min

Don’t Just Ask for the Price……Meet Potential Builders First!

4 September 20253 min

Flexible Build Options for Comfort, Health, and Savings

4 July 20252 min

Three Biggest Design Regrets

6 March 20255 min

Stay Overnight in a High Performance Bed & Breakfast!

25 February 20252 min

Practical Findings After 5 Years in a High Performance Home

10 January 20256 min

Energy Demand, Costs & Other Benefits of a High Performance Home

3 January 20255 min

5 Years in a High Performance Home – Does it Walk the Talk?

27 December 20244 min

Reducing the Risk of Mould with Passive House Design

23 November 20246 min

Common FAQs on MHRV (Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation)

7 November 20245 min

More Than Energy Savings: The Real Benefits of Passive House!

7 November 20245 min

How Does Homestar Fit Into the High Performance Picture?

7 November 20243 min

Strategies to Offset the Cost of a High Performing Build

7 November 20245 min

Can I Afford a Passive House or an Energy Efficient Home?

7 November 20244 min

Why Air Leaks Matter: Heat Loss, Damp, and Poor Air

7 November 20244 min

Thermal Performance: The Value of Knowledge at the Design Stage

7 November 20243 min

Form Factor Explained: Boosting Energy Efficiency and Reducing Costs

7 November 20243 min

The First 6 Months in Our Passive House

7 November 20248 min

Smart Strategies to Ensure Your Custom Design Home Stays Within Budget

8 October 20244 min

BRANZ & Building Beyond Code Minimums (2020)

8 October 20243 min

Establishing Priorities: The First Step in Your Design Build Journey

8 October 20245 min

The Low Down: Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation (MHRV)

17 September 20244 min

Know the Difference: What is The Purpose of Your Ventilation System?

17 September 20244 min

Buying a Section – Tips & Considerations – Part 2

17 September 20244 min

The Right to Healthy Indoor Air: Ventilation Considerations

17 September 20244 min

A Tricky Balance – Ventilation | Thermal Comfort | Cost

17 September 20245 min

The Importance of Air Tightness

17 September 20246 min

Buying a Section – Tips & Considerations – Part 1

17 September 20246 min

How Buildings Can Help Fight Climate Change: A Must-Watch Video

16 September 20242 min

2030 – MBIE’s framework for Future Housing – Are You Ready?

16 September 20245 min

Myth Busting – Do SIPs Off-Gas?

14 August 20233 min