In this article, I’m tackling real-estate adverts, renovation by paint, and discussing one area of cost for whole-house renovation and the connection between health and wealth.

Common themes with comfortable high performance houses are insulation, airtightness, ventilation and heating. 

Protecting structure from moisture before, during and after construction is a code minimum requirement of B2 durability.

How do I get my design to meet expectations of comfort?

Getting layering right in New Zealand buildings for summer and winter.

A dwelling should be considered as an integrated set of systems rather than a set of separate components.

A dedicated weathertightness layer can help protect building frames after a seismic event — ensuring that water damage doesn't occur through minor cracks or damage. 

The homeowner pays the upfront cost of a hypo-reactive building, or the ongoing costs of a hyper-reactive building.

The hydrosafe value quantifies the level of protection for your construction against increased indoor humidity levels during the construction phase (building moisture).

It is very important that all aspects of the window are taken into consideration; frame system, double glazing, window size and the connections between the window and the wall.