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Sustainable building no longer has to prove its economic worth – the business case more than stacks up in terms of lower operating and life cycle costs, and improved value for owners. The Business Case for Green Building, a comprehensive report published by the World Green Building Council, shows that green ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Design, Energy Saving, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Infrastructure
In a first ever two-city Green Building tour, award-winning buildings in Auckland and Christchurch will open for limited, escorted public tours during World Green Building Week. Te Hononga, the award-winning Christchurch Civic Centre, will open at 4.30pm on Friday 20 September. Te Hononga is the highest-rated Green Star ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Energy Saving, Green energy, Green Spaces, Industry & Business, Infrastructure
The household appliances being built these days are all designed with energy efficiency in mind. While the energy consumption of the average appliance has dropped considerably, there are still some appliances that draw more power than others. When comparing the energy draw of the most power-hungry appliances, it is helpful ... keep reading
Written by Joe Fortunato last month, about Children and Families, Energy Saving, Lifestyle & Behavior
As the developed world continues to make leaps and bounds in reducing their carbon footprint, architecture is also becoming greener. Developments in design and materials mean going green not only improves the individuals carbon footprint, but is often much more stylish than the alternative. Businesses and schools which may be ... keep reading
Written by DW in August, about Design, Emissions, Energy Saving, Green Spaces
Six market leaders in the sustainable water heating industry yesterday became members of the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC). All members of the New Zealand Hot Water Association (NZHWA) have transferred to the NZGBC after a Memorandum of Understanding between both groups was signed. The NZHWA represents suppliers and ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in July, about Design, Emissions, Energy Saving, Industry & Business
Considering that cutting down on our energy use is beneficial to both the environment and to our wallets, you’d assume that everyone would be looking for appropriate energy solutions. So why aren’t we? Elisa Wood, energy expert and writer, explains why the energy efficient movement is failing to ... keep reading
Written by Electricpoint in July, about Children and Families, Energy Saving, Finance & Money, Lifestyle & Behavior
The sheer scale of damage to homes in the Canterbury, New Zealand, earthquakes is hard to believe: 110,000 homes needing repair of which 15,000 homes need major repairs. But this has brought the opportunity to improve the thermal performance, energy and water efficiency of Canterbury’s homes. The ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in June, about Children and Families, Christchurch, Design, Earthquake, Energy Saving, Lifestyle & Behavior
Will the Proposed Changes to ISO 14001 Enhance the Effectiveness of Environmental Management Systems? In theory, the development of an Environmental Management System (EMS) is a fantastic way to reduce a company’s impact on the environment. If an EMS is designed and maintained effectively it can provide a perfect ... keep reading
Written by Manuel Seidel in May, about Branding, carbon certification, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Design, Emissions, Energy Saving
Nicole Foss returns to New Zealand and is speaking in a number of cities in June . She will give updates on the Greece and Cyprus polices, Australia’s current financial position and the global housing bubble, the reasons for vanishing wealth, rising global unemployment and where NZ fits in to ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in May, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Advertising, Coal & Oil, Energy Saving
The Warehouse Group’s 12th annual Community and the Environment report was released yesterday at an event at Auckland Zoo at which it also announced a new partnership with the zoo to create The Warehouse School Zoo-fari, a programme by which students from lower decile schools throughout Auckland can ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in April, about Consumerism, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Energy Saving (1 comment)
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