Nomadic Resorts has developed the latest in eco-luxury: Nomadic tents that can be popped up and removed without any impact on the surrounding environment. Their first design is the 45 metre squared, caterpillar-shaped ‘Looper,’ a luxury, movable pod with a light environmental … Read more
Photos: Ted Baghurst. An ultra-modern home which operates completely off the grid would be turning heads but for the fact is hidden in the hills of South Head. By James Russell. To the south, through the sea spray haze, you … Read more
Photo: An example of an Earthship building. By Liz Ross. Last week three Waihekians went to Christchurch to participate in a hands-on Earthship building workshop, with “Garbage Warrior” guru Mike Reynolds from the USA. This was Reynolds’ first visit to … Read more
A design competition judged by architecture rock star Kevin McCloud is attracting global attention. On the 28th of February, the finalists of Breathe – an architectural design competition for the rejunevantion of a neighbourhood in the heart of Christchurch – … Read more
Photo: The 525 Golden Gate building in San Francisco is one of the world’s greenest. Now in its fourth year, the Green Property Summit brings together some of the world’s top experts in the creation of better building that will truly … Read more
Photos: Ted Baghurst A showhome built to Homestar standards in the new township of Hobsonville Point is raising the bar for efficient homes. Hobsonville Point, the new township growing up on the upper Waitemata Harbour north west of Auckland city, … Read more
Photo: Exposed timber, concrete floor and kitchen cupboards extended to ceiling to avoid dust build-up, concrete floor for passive solar gains, clerestory windows for enhanced ventilation. This stunning Oratia home was built in line with the principles of building biology … Read more
A home tucked away in the bush on Great Barrier Island is self-sufficient in terms of energy use, and at the end of its life is designed to either return to the earth or become something else. By Andy Kenworthy … Read more
Now in its fourth year, The Green Property Summit brings together some of the world’s top experts in the creation of better building that will truly stand the test of time in terms of safety, efficiency, sustainability, and longevity. This … Read more
Photos: Emilia Marinkovich. A certified ‘living building’ is one that biologically enhances its environment and, as yet, none exist in New Zealand. That’s about to change with the construction of Ngai Tuhoe’s new headquarters. By Sophie Barclay. Te Wharehou o … Read more