Build Aotearoa

I caught up with Glenn Harley and Joseph Lyth to discuss the recent Passive House conference in Wellington and recent events related to building in Aotearoa.

Resilienz is an independent consultancy that engages with scientific and technical thinking on climate change, translates that into formats to suit real-world applications, and offers a range of specialist services, from strategic planning and professional development to research and advocacy.

I caught up with founder, Lindsay Wood to find out why he does what he does.

Notes from the Registered Master Builders' Association, Constructive 2024

Monique Kelly a co-founder of Wao, a collective dedicated to a regenerative future.

99 Waiwai Drive, Milldale north of Auckland looks like a regular new house in a regular new subdivision, but around 30 people visited the site mid-build to see why it's different. This showhome will be one of the Platinum Homes high-performance range. It's a SIP (structural insulation panel) construction and achieved a near Passive House level of airtightness.

I caught up with Sam Watt, the General Manager of Platinum Homes, Rodney.

https://www.platinumhomes.co.nz/our-homes/house-and-land-packages/99-waiwai-drive-milldale/

https://formance.co.nz/

Kirsty Merriman is a property developer who is conscious about the type of homes she delivers. She's interested in sharing her knowledge about profitable and responsible project management.

https://kirstymerriman.com/

In this episode, I explore the concept of building circularity and its impact on the construction industry. Learn about deconstruction vs. demolition, the reduce-reuse-recycle hierarchy, and the role of polystyrene pods in sustainable building practices. Discover how thoughtful design can create a more sustainable future.

Links for this week's episode:

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/going-housing-growth-stage-one-unveiled

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-climate-deniers-playbook/id1694759084

https://proclima.co.nz/renovating-and-insulating-masonry-walls/

https://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/a-growing-problem/

https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/about

The New Zealand Building Code does not guarantee performance in all areas that many homeowners might expect.

Fortunately, Homestar is available to close the performance gaps.

While researching for a recent presentation at the NZGBC Housing Summit 2024, I looked into what's going on concerning climate change commitments and investment in Europe and the US.

Then I compared our progress here in Aotearoa.