Spreydon 1: Build Back Smarter case study

Lois Easton. This report documents the upgrade of  Spreydon 1, one of the case studies in the Build Back Smarter Project. The project aimed to develop evidence that residential performance […]

Somerfield 1: Build Back Smarter case study

Lois Easton. This report documents the upgrade of  Somerfield 1, one of the case studies in the Build Back Smarter Project. The project aimed to develop evidence that residential performance […]

Halswell 1: Build Back Smarter case study

Lois Easton. This report documents the upgrade of  Halswell 1, one of the case studies in the Build Back Smarter Project. The project aimed to develop evidence that residential performance […]

The value case for building back smarter

Lois Easton. Using the experience of the Build Back Smarter pilot project, this report presents a strong value case for the Build Back Smarter approach of house performance retrofits being […]

Final report on the Build Back Smarter pilot project

Lois Easton. This report outlines the progress of the Build Back Smarter Project in 2013. It focuses on the progress of the overall project against its key objectives and the […]

Huntsbury 2: Build Back Smarter case study

Lois Easton. This report documents the upgrade of  Huntsbury 2, one of the case studies in the Build Back Smarter Project. The project aimed to develop evidence that residential performance […]

Performance of two ‘good practice’ group homes in Rangiora

Lois Easton and Andrea Blackmore. This report outlines the outcome of engagement with Stonewood Homes Christchurch and the results of monitoring two houses in Rangiora. These houses represent good practice […]

The HomeSmart Home case study

Andrea Blackmore. A high level summary of the design and performance of New Zealand Housing Foundation’s HomeSmart Home including feedback from the household living in it.

Making your home HomeSmart: A homeowner manual

Lois Easton, Andrea Blackmore. The Homeowner Manual pulls together information and advice for homeowners on how to get the best performance from their home. It covers both renovating for improved […]

The NZHF HomeSmart Home: Occupants’ experience of the home and comparison with NOW Homes

Rachael Trotman. Following on from its NOW Home projects in Waitakere and Rotorua, Beacon partnered with the New Zealand Housing Foundation in 2009 to develop and monitor a sustainable HomeSmart […]