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Building a Better Home: How the Homestar V5 Design Guide helps you
IntroductionThe Homestar V5 Design Guide is an essential resource for designers, homeowners and builders committed to creating healthier, more energy-efficient, and sustainable homes in New Zealand.
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Formance Home Video Tour
Join us for a video tour showing one of our latest projects: A stunning Platinum Homes showhome in Paerata Rise, Auckland! Check out the features that make it a high-performance home, like…
Homeowners Guide to the Best New Home Design Process
So you have land and probably a pretty good idea of the type of home you want to build.
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Choosing the Right Site for Your New Home
Landing on the Right Site for Your New HomeBuilding your dream home can be as challenging as it is rewarding.
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Exploring Advanced Building Technologies (ABT) in New Zealand
The construction industry is continuously evolving, driven by the need for more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective building solutions.
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The Complete Guide to Building Your Dream Home
Building Your Dream Home Starts Here Creating your dream home is one of the most exciting journeys you'll ever undertake.
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Installing a Gas or Wood or Wood Fire in an Airtight Home: Expert Advice for SIP and Passive Homes
Installing a Gas or Wood Fire in an Airtight Home: Expert AdviceIncorporating a gas or wood fire into an airtight home, such as those built to passive house standards, presents…
The Importance of Mechanical Ventilation in Airtight Homes
The Importance of Mechanical Ventilation in Airtight HomesIn the quest for energy efficiency and sustainability, airtightness is rapidly gaining attention for it’s many benefits and the difference it makes to…
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SIP Acronyms
Confused by SIPs, EPS, and GRP? This blog decodes SIP acronyms and more! We'll explore SIPs (insulated panels), delve into EPS & GRP (insulation options), and explain OSB (structural wood),…
Understanding the Cost of SIPs in New Zealand: Benefits, Savings, and Key Considerations
How much do SIPs cost?The most common question of all when it comes to SIPs is how much do they cost? Usually compared to traditional timber framing.
How Durable Are Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)? A Look at EPS and OSB in Long-Term Home Construction
More than 95% of all SIPs in North America are made using the tried and true combination of OSB and EPS.
Dream home or broken dreams?
Imagine pouring your heart into designing your dream home, only to discover you can't afford to build it. Not even close.