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Building is, by its very nature, not overly environmentally friendly. Lots of energy and materials go into creating products for your house but we need somewhere to live. Whether you are building new or adding to an existing home, here’s how to make your home more eco-friendly and energy … View moreBuilding is, by its very nature, not overly environmentally friendly. Lots of energy and materials go into creating products for your house but we need somewhere to live. Whether you are building new or adding to an existing home, here’s how to make your home more eco-friendly and energy efficient.
UTILISE YOUR SITE
A great place to start is the position of your house and site design. If you are building a house, think about how you can best get the winter sun inside your home. This can be an easy way to keep your home warm in winter. Another consideration is how you can use vegetation for shade and temperature control within your house over summer to save energy.
SELECTING DESIGN MATERIALS
Consider the materials used when designing your home – how can you use nature to achieve all year-round comfort? This could mean using concrete flooring for passive solar gain in winter, and overhangs on a roof for shade in summer. Where appropriate see what recycled and salvaged materials you can use in your home. An easy one for both new builds and renovations is to specify water-efficient appliances and energy-efficient appliances and lighting. It’s worth remembering if you can’t afford everything now, future-proof by installing appropriate pipes into your house and/or concrete slab so you can install solar hot water and hot water heating later on.
CHOOSING AN ARCHITECT OR DESIGNER
When choosing your designer, be well-informed and clear about what you want and then choose someone who understands what you want and with whom you can work. Ask how experienced they are at designing sustainable houses and ask to see examples of their work.
FUTURE PROOF YOUR HOME : 10 STEPS TO LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY
It’s not always viable to make all your changes at once, but when you do any DIY work or renovations in the future, keep in mind these 10 tips for long term sustainability:
Design your home to take advantage of its location while saving power, water and money.
Use environmentally friendly materials where possible.
For maximum natural light, make good use of windows and skylights.
Good-quality insulation, correctly installed, will make your house easier and cheaper to heat – install higher-ratings than the minimum requirement.
Build water efficiency into your home through low-flow showers and toilets and grey water recycling where possible.
Good ventilation creates a healthy home – high moisture levels are linked to health problems like asthma and eczema and is harder (and more expensive) to heat.
Double-glazing will insulate your house while letting heat in to encourage passive heating. Investigate modern thermal window joinery.
Reuse or recycle building and renovation waste.
Good design and material selection can achieve high standards of energy-efficiency for little or no additional cost.
For internal finishes, use good insulators such as curtains and carpets and use products such as paints that are made with the environment in mind.
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I brought mind approx 2 years ok an used it 3 times but have no room in our new home for it.
It does have a couple of creases in bag from where it's been stored. For the weight just add water.
Pick up in Brown Owl in Upper Hutt
Around 500 health workers had their jabs in the first day and a half of a district health board's dr…
Artist in need. If you have any old tv’s or clock radios that you don’t want any more and are willing to donate to a Struggling art student at Massey University. Please contact Finn Chadwick at finnchadwick@rocketmail.com
The Expressions Whirinaki Trust is currently fundraising for the gallery's extension with a Diamond and Ice Charity Auction and the Upper Hutt Leader has a double pass for the evening to giveaway! To enter email savannah@expressions.org.nz with 'Diamonds' in the subject line.
As … View moreThe Expressions Whirinaki Trust is currently fundraising for the gallery's extension with a Diamond and Ice Charity Auction and the Upper Hutt Leader has a double pass for the evening to giveaway! To enter email savannah@expressions.org.nz with 'Diamonds' in the subject line.
As well as dinner, there will be an auction featuring a diamond pendant, a night at Silverstream Retreat, a family photo shoot, as well as craft beer and wine and many more.
The dinner will be held on April 28 at Expressions Whirinaki. Tickets $110 or $1000 for a table of ten. Book at expressions.org.nz
Get in quick - the Heretaunga Players’ first show of 2018 returns us to the village of Little Grimley with The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley.
Gordon (Andrew Tait), Margaret (Heather O’Brien), Joyce (Janet Beams) and Bernard (Greg Judd) are the surviving members of Little Grimley Amateur … View moreGet in quick - the Heretaunga Players’ first show of 2018 returns us to the village of Little Grimley with The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley.
Gordon (Andrew Tait), Margaret (Heather O’Brien), Joyce (Janet Beams) and Bernard (Greg Judd) are the surviving members of Little Grimley Amateur Dramatic Society.
They’re back to tackle yet another threat to their survival – this time in the shape of a rival am-dram, newly-formed in their village, determined to upstage them with an award-winning musical.
Season opens April 26. Shows will be performed at The Studio, Ward St and tickets are available from Expressions or by calling 527 2168.
Quality Michael Hill Jeweler watch. Genuine enquiries only. Selling as need cash. Value $600.
We’ve identified in the next decade the Wairarapa trains need upgrading. We’re proposing investing $33 million to this work in the next ten years. We want to know whether you think we should commit to this work in the next five years or delay this work until after 2022.
Should we commit to … View moreWe’ve identified in the next decade the Wairarapa trains need upgrading. We’re proposing investing $33 million to this work in the next ten years. We want to know whether you think we should commit to this work in the next five years or delay this work until after 2022.
Should we commit to upgrading the Wairarapa trains in the next five years?
Have your say on our Ten-year Plan, consultation closes Sunday April 29, visit www.whatmatters.co.nz...
Who is doing great work in your local community? Help us celebrate the valuable work of community group volunteers.
Nominations for the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards are now open. Enter your favourite community group and they could win a share of $50,000 award money.
It's … View moreWho is doing great work in your local community? Help us celebrate the valuable work of community group volunteers.
Nominations for the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards are now open. Enter your favourite community group and they could win a share of $50,000 award money.
It's quick and easy to nominate a community group online.
Haven Falls offer quality care and professional service Wellington wide - 24hrs with Funeral packages from $3990 +gst.
No deposit - 30 day invoice.
42-50 Burden Ave, Wainuiomata.
Phone 04 564 3792 and 0800 428365 or visit our website www.havenfalls.co.nz for more information.
Who else is sick of the delays on the roads around Upper Hutt. I want to know your suggestions to ease the congestion we have all experienced. I have a few suggestions but want to see what everyone is thinking?
It's an excellent time to take advantage of the great discounts for going to the movies, ten-pin bowling, visiting the zoo, hiring costumes, or even taking flights, booking accommodation and hiring a car if you want to get away; and that's just to mention a few of the bargains you can get… View moreIt's an excellent time to take advantage of the great discounts for going to the movies, ten-pin bowling, visiting the zoo, hiring costumes, or even taking flights, booking accommodation and hiring a car if you want to get away; and that's just to mention a few of the bargains you can get with the Entertainment Book! And, at the same time you get to help the Upper Hutt Animal Rescue Society raise funds for vet appointments and the daily care of over 100 kittens.
Please support us at www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, IT IS INVALUABLE.
The hiss of steam wands and aroma of coffee filled the air as nine baristas battled it out for the t…
RAFFLE! Dayna Creates Mayhem in Europe 2018
Fundraising so Dayna Berghan-Whyman can represent New Zealand at the World Championships of Battle of the Nations in Italy and the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) in Scotland:
Five Prizes drawn on ANZAC Day (25 April 2018)
• A … View moreRAFFLE! Dayna Creates Mayhem in Europe 2018
Fundraising so Dayna Berghan-Whyman can represent New Zealand at the World Championships of Battle of the Nations in Italy and the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) in Scotland:
Five Prizes drawn on ANZAC Day (25 April 2018)
• A relaxation or sports massage
• $50 in Motor Trade Association (MTA) vouchers
• A professional CV, plus Cover Letter
• 20 Min Ride for Two Voucher from Trikn Tours
• One dozen cupcakes from Cupcakealishous
NB. The winners get their choice of prize, but there is only one set of vouchers.
$5 for 3 tickets, or $2 each. Purchase tickets by donating here: tinyurl.com...
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