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Myth Busting – Do SIPs Off-Gas?

'VOC's', 'off gassing', 'emissions' - words increasingly used as air quality, health and climate change concerns grow....and rightly so! However, along with fear comes uncertainty and assumptions, and inaccurate information.…

Claire ChattertonMay 29, 2024

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2030 – Are You Ready? We Are!!

Behind the headlines of climate change, MBIE have been hard at work developing a framework for the construction industry regarding building operational efficiencies. In fact, an important document was released…

Claire ChattertonMarch 27, 2024

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Watch this video – Saving more than your wallet!

Saving more than your wallet Reimagine Buildings have made this great short video - How Buildings are Key To Fighting Climate Change. The benefits of reducing energy demands range from…

Claire ChattertonFebruary 12, 2024

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Learning About Building Materials & Health

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

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Case Study – Uncover the build stages of a SIPS Energy Efficient Home

At our mid builds, visitors see the SIPs panels installed, the roof on, the high performance windows in place, and heat recovery ventilation is showcased.....all before the features are hidden…

Claire ChattertonOctober 30, 2023

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The sad reality of some dream home plans

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

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New Build Code Amendments & Narrowing Cost Gap

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

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What is Homestar?

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

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Proposed Building Energy Ratings – What it Means for Homeowners

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

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Passive House – Why Headlines Miss the Bigger Picture

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

Blogs

Myth Busting – Do SIPs Off-Gas?

2030 – Are You Ready? We Are!!

Watch this video – Saving more than your wallet!

Learning About Building Materials & Health

Case Study – Uncover the build stages of a SIPS Energy Efficient Home

The sad reality of some dream home plans

New Build Code Amendments & Narrowing Cost Gap

What is Homestar?

Proposed Building Energy Ratings – What it Means for Homeowners

Passive House – Why Headlines Miss the Bigger Picture

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