Building sustainable homes and workplaces
Building sustainably is about using practices and systems that lessen impact on the environment, lower running costs and make homes healthy, accessible and comfortable. Sustainability includes environmental, social and economic factors. A sustainable building is supposed to meet social and also cultural needs, to ensure resources are equally available, and to cause no […]
Making home super
The majority of New Zealand homes, and sometimes even new homes just aren’t healthy enough, often uninhabitable by world standards – too cold, damp, and mouldy. A study by research organisation BRANZ and the University of Auckland, found that 1000 children slept in bedrooms that were below 18 deg C. Even those who […]
Adding sustainable features
Sustainable homes improve the environment and lower the cost of running your home. Building from scratch is the best way to ensure success in sustainability, however there are also ways to convert existing homes. Saving energy, water and maintenance on systems and appliances contribute to making a home sustainable. When you have a […]
Riccarton bush trust heritage: Riccarton House
Cantabrians have always loved their heritage, and the historic buildings left post-earthquakes are more precious than ever. The care lavished by the Riccarton Bush Trust ensures this piece of living history is a gift to current and future generations. The painting of Riccarton House has been completed and it looks spectacular. Pūtaringamotu/Riccarton Bush […]
Bold, bright colour
Hot pink and neons are at the forefront of fashion trends for 2023, with the recent announcement of the bold “Viva Magenta” as Pantone’s 2023 Colour of the Year. Seasonal colours come and go, so there are numerous ways in which to include them in your décor without going the whole nine yards. […]
Adjust your bed: Bedworld
If, oddly enough, you’re not a supermodel and you do actually have to get out of bed for significantly less than $10,000 a day, that bed should ensure you get a wonderful night’s sleep. No matter what the sleep hygienists tell us, the 21st century bed also functions as a haven for leisure […]
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