Energy efficiency is essential. But can we afford it?
H1 Provides for the efficient use of energy and sets physical conditions for energy performance.
Are the recent changes to H1 clause just a small step along the road to adopting the International Passive House standards across New Zealand, like other members of the OECD experienced? Robert Whitehouse believes they are.
Building High-performance Homes with Airtightness Layer to Reduce the Running Costs Forever
RESIDENTIAL – Cam and Bob Huxley are a father-and-son team building a high-performance home using the latest technology in triple-glazed UPVC windows, mechanical heat recovery ventilation (MHRV), and airtight & weathertight wall construction.
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