All in High Performance Design
May 2023 has brought along with it a significant update for the residential insulation standards in New Zealand. The new H1 compliance that was effective 4 August 2022 is almost completely in force. What that means for us in the lower North Island is…
When it comes to commercial buildings the developers and the end users can often be on opposite sides of the equation, but high performing commercial builds are better for everyone. Here's 5 ways that Passive House works both for developers and occupants.
When one thinks of passive house they probably think - like I did - that it's to keep the house warm through winter. And while that's correct, it's only part of the picture because overheating in summer gets overlooked.
What if we could do more with the same resource, or perhaps even less? Could we get a more comfortable, quieter, healthier high performance building with the same amount of electricity? Simply put the answer is yes.
What would a truly comfortable building feel like? How can architectural design help you achieve that with your project? Read on to find out…
Sustainability is at the forefront of many people’s minds in all areas of innovation right now, not least in architecture and construction. So, what is “sustainability” and how do we achieve it in architectural design?
There is a bit of a misconception out there that the term Passive House relates to detached housing, but it's so much more than that. The Passive House standard is in fact applicable to all building types.
By taking on new information your own perspective on reality changes. So what does this have to do with architectural design?
