Does an eco-friendly home make a better investment?
Does eco-friendly design have any advantages over a traditional home for landlords as well as tenants?… Read More
How To Increase the Energy Efficiency of a Commercial Warehouse
If your company has a warehouse, then the odds are that energy makes up a sizeable portion of your monthly expenses. The chief culprits of energy expenditure include lighting and HVAC usage. In some cases, lighting makes up 40% of … Read More
Mould Is Poisoning Australians
Could invisible mould be the cause of your health issues? Mould poisoning is affecting thousands of Australians each year. Here’s how to spot the signs.… Read More
How to Create An Asthma Friendly Home
According to Asthma Australia, there are a variety of environmental conditions in the home that can trigger asthma. One of the main triggers is dust & dust mites. Colds & flus can be more serious for people with asthma, and … Read More
Radon Gas & It’s Health Effects – How To Fix It
A decade ago, media hype caused both panic and scepticism about the risks and effects of radon gas. Now, better research has made two things clear: Elevated levels of radon over a long period of time can cause lung cancer, … Read More
SunCalc Shows Sun Movement
SunCalc is a website that shows sun movement and sunlight phases during the given day. Read more to learn what the sun is doing in your local area… Read More
Air Fresheners Are Killing You
Scents are all around us, but using them makes little sense. Air fresheners are hurting our health. Here are the steps we can take to ensure our homes are free from airborne chemicals. … Read More
NZ Grants For SolarVenti Installation
The New Zealand Government is now offering up to $100k grants on SolarVenti projects in New Zealand. Find out how you can apply for the grant today.… Read More
7 Principles for Passive Solar Design
Passive solar design is a method of designing and building a house to use the sun’s rays to your advantage. Here are a few solar principles to bear in mind… Read More
Solar ventilation enhances air quality in schools
Many New Zealand primary-school children struggle through the winter months with respiratory and infectious illnesses. Could improving air quality in classrooms help their health?… Read More