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 […]

High Performance House with Warmframe technology: Look book

Libby Elmore and Andrea Blackmore. This publication was produced as a ‘look book’ for the High Performance House built initially at the Prefab NZ Home Innovation Village (HIVE) in Christchurch.

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 […]

Beacon’s neighbourhood research and tools: A summary

Andrea Blackmore. This report summarises the research journey that underlies the development of the Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework and its assessment tools.  Sustainable neighbourhoods have always been part of Beacon’s vision […]

Construction waste in the Havelock North Best Home: A comparison to best and standard practice

Lois Easton. This report compares construction waste management in the Havelock North Best Home with other best practice homes (Waitakere and Rotorua NOW Homes) and standard build practice. The first […]

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.