Tag: Green Building
Green Building designed for extreme climate change
A low-carbon building designed to withstand extreme climate change — that diverted more than 300 tonnes of waste from landfill during its construction —...
NZ’s largest distribution centre to sport the equivalent of 14 netball courts’ worth of...
Foodstuffs North Island (FSNI) will install the largest array of solar panels in New Zealand on the roof of its distribution centre currently under...
Construction and demolition waste management specification launched
An ecolabel specification that will encourage companies to reduce the amount of construction and demolition (C&D) waste going to landfill has been launched in...
Mason Bros conversion scoops Green Building Award
Precinct’s Property’s commitment to environmental sustainability has been recognised, with its Mason Bros redevelopment winning the Resene Green Building Property Award at the 2019...
New Zealand’s tallest exterior green walls feature in new Auckland apartments
Soaring five stories high, Natural Habitats has completed New Zealand’s tallest exterior green walls for the St Mark’s luxury apartments in Remuera, Auckland.
The project...
Precinct Properties’ green buildings deliver environmental and economic benefits for occupiers
New Zealand’s largest owner of inner-city business space, Precinct Properties, is leading the charge in the green building market, with occupants of its Wynyard...
Living v fake greenwalls — the benefits
There is no doubt that the popularity of greenwalls has significantly grown over the past few years.
However, Mark Paul, horticulturist and Australian greenwall pioneer,...
NZGBC appoints new director for Homestar
Ms Ferguson was educated in New Zealand, and has lived and worked in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Her career has spanned charities, Crown...
NZGBC: Rebuild and renovate homes for long-term sustainability
The meeting was a forum for building industry representatives to discuss how rebuilding and renovating Canterbury homes sustainably could deliver better long-term outcomes for the...
Christchurch green rebuild tool draws on local expertise
Developed by the NZGBC in partnership with Christchurch City Council (CCC) and with the support of Beca as primary sponsor (technical), Warren & Mahoney...