Eco friendly houses
I'm looking to view various profiles of eco houses in New Zealand for ideas on building my own home. I'm looking to put in rain water collection, solar hot water and other eco features.
Submitted by Sustainable on 7 December 2007 09:10:39
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We run a web site called www.ecobob.co.nz. On this web site you can find profiles of eco houses through out New Zealand. Also there is a directory of businesses selling eco products and services such as rain water collection tanks, solar panels, cloth nappies and many other eco stuff.
Submitted by carlin on 11 December 2007 10:21:05
Here are some really useful links:
Full of tips from simple things you can do to improve your home at little or no cost, to easy fixes and worthwhile investments that need the input of building professionals.
The EnergyWise home grants programme is for New Zealanders on low incomes who live in homes built before 1978, when insulation became mandatory. The government provides $1 for every $2 contributed by project co-funders.
This is an interest-free loans scheme for energy efficiency installations for middle/high income households.
This new and free service was set up in November last year to provide design advice for people planning to build or renovate their homes. It is currently being trialled at three different Councils and is only available to residents in these areas: Waitakere City, Hamilton and Kapiti Coast. However, six other Councils are considering joining the scheme and it is hoped it will extend to most Councils in coming years.
BBE offers correspondence courses and intensive workshops for building professionals and DIYers who want to learn the basic concepts of healthier and more sustainable building and design, or want to build their own Eco Home.
Submitted by Sarah on 11 December 2007 11:34:00
Here are a couple more links you might like to check out.
GreenBuild is a national online resource for comparing the environmental and technical characteristics of building materials – www.greenbuild.co.nz
Beacon Pathway’s NOW Home Project is a research initiative working to find affordable, attractive ways to make New Zealand homes more sustainable – www.nowhome.co.nz
Submitted by kemp on 30 January 2008 22:21:56