“Unlocking Better Building Performance and Healthier Homes We are excited to release the results of the Energy Modelling Practices for Design and Compliance Survey. Thank you to all those that participated and special thanks to Joe Lythe and Elrond Burrell for their contributions! As Aotearoa moves toward a net-zero carbon future by 2050 energy modelling remains underutilised … Continue reading NZIA publishes their results of Energy Modelling Practices for Design and Compliance Survey
Joe is no stranger to our Passive House Community but we have asked him to share a little about himself and his goals with our members. “I’m Director of WEL Architecture, a Homestar Assessor & trainer for NZGBC, a Certified Passive House Designer & I have led the Auckland PHINZ Chapter since its inception. I’m … Continue reading PHINZ Welcomes Joe Lyth, Director of WEL Architecture to the Board.
We are excited to bring to you the PHINZ 2025 Webinar Series, with 20 webinars over the space of 10 months tailored for both the Designers in our community as well as Builders and Tradespeople. The overarching webinar theme for the year Whatever your interest in Passive House or level of expertise, there is something for everyone … Continue reading PHINZ rolls out Webinar Series for 2025
PHINZ has issued the following press release in response to the recent media reports and comments by Minister Chris Penk. “PHINZ strongly disagrees with proposals to roll back insulation standards. The recent changes to the Acceptable solution in Building code clause H1 Energy Efficiency (H1/AS1) represented a positive step towards achieving the core objectives of … Continue reading Passive House Institute New Zealand (PHINZ) Opposes insulation standards rollback, Advocates for Effective Building Standards
We may seem a bit late to the party since Homestar v5 was launched in 2021! However, Homestar v5 is due to come into force in February 2023 so we’d like to share some of our thoughts on it. Homestar and Passive House – what’s the difference? First, it’s important to acknowledge that Homestar and … Continue reading PHINZ welcomes Homestar v5
Construction on a new and innovative Memorial Centre for Luggate is set to commence in July this year, targeting completion in April 2022. This will be Aotearoa NZ’s first community facility built to the Passive House standard – a very exciting development! The centre has been designed by PHINZ members Salmond Architecture and Hiberna, along with the wider … Continue reading New Luggate Memorial Hall to be Passive House
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