Tag: Energy supplies | Architecture Now

A story of solar — adding PV to a low-cost Passive House

People | Architect Joe Lyth’s most recent project has been the addition of solar panels to his home, with a journey and outcomes that can help other projects going forward.

New Zealand's energy crisis: How distributed solar energy in buildings and cities can contribute to a resilient future

The opportunities of solar energy

People | The current focus on solar farms is a missed opportunity in a climate change context. Three academics from AUT put forward a case for a less centralised approach.

The Green Living Show 2012

Calendar | Trade Show, Auckland, 12 May 2012 to 13 May 2012
From an eco-fashion show, to tips on ‘do it yourself’ projects - eco-style, this event covers everything sustainable.

Solar Electricity: Is it right for you?

Calendar | Conference, Taupo, 17 Feb 2012
The first in a series of educational workshops being offered by the NZ Clean Energy Centre in Taupo.

Cottage to Cutting-edge: Prefabricated Homes in New Zealand

Calendar | Exhibition, New Plymouth, 1 Dec 2012 to 31 Mar 2013
This will be New Zealand’s first prefab retrospective and will offer people the opportunity to explore the past, present and future of prefabricated homes.

EECA plan for energy efficient commercial buildings

Energy efficient Christchurch

News | Christchurch is first up in a new programme to incentivise energy efficiency.

Earth, Straw and More in the 21st Century

Calendar | Conference, Auckland, 27 Sep 2011
A conference hosted by Min Hall, as part of Future Proof 2011, about the performance and potential for natural and alternative building materials.

Clean Energy Expo

Calendar | Exhibition, Taupo, 13 Oct 2011 to 16 Oct 2011
A showcase of New Zealand’s clean energy technologies will be open to the public.