2012 Sustainable Housing Master Classes

  • Warm up: Innovative energy techniques

    • Wednesday, 04 July 2012

    Bob Burnett, Design Director, Bob Burnett Architecture
    Chris Forsman, ENERGY STAR Programme Manager
    Eddie van Uden, Architectural Designer, Equinox Design Ltd
    Verney Ryan, Environmental Consultant and Homestar Practitioner

    New Zealand homes are typically cold and damp. Many of our houses face the cold south, don’t capture sun very well and aren’t effective at retaining any of the heat that they do capture.

  • Is heat recovery ventilation good for New Zealand homes?

    • Wednesday, 04 July 2012

    Paula Hugens, Managing Director, GREEN Being
    Sian Taylor, Certified Passive House Designer
    Stephen McNeil, Material Scientist, BRANZ

    Good ventilation is critical for a healthy and efficient home, but the underlying issues are poorly understood by consumers.

  • Water heating: solar and beyond…

    • Tuesday, 03 July 2012

    Andrew Pollard, Energy & Efficiency Scientist, BRANZ
    Shay Brazier, Design & Innovation Manager, SolarCity

    Solar water heating is an ideal solution to incorporate into what you can offer to your clients.

  • Lost in translation: the pitfalls and opportunities of communication and project management on a sustainable build

    • Monday, 02 July 2012

    Bob Burnett, Design Director, Bob Burnett Architecture
    Dave Anstis, Builder, Ecoconstruct Ltd
    Eion Scott, Eco Design Advisor, Auckland Council

    Sustainable building is rapidly becoming main stream in New Zealand as more people are becoming aware of international trends and the financial and health impacts of their homes.

  • Opportunities and impacts of efficient lighting

    • Sunday, 01 July 2012

    Mark Kessner, Director, eCubed Building Workshop Ltd
    Oliver Tomane, Product Manager, Philips
    Robert Victoriano, Lighting Designer, Philips


    As energy becomes increasingly more expensive in NZ, an integrated design solution that combines sustainable building principles with the use of contemporary energy efficient light fittings will be integral to delivering good value. 

  • Save $250 on every building project - designing and building for construction waste minimization

    • Friday, 29 June 2012

    Clinton Jones, Sales Manager, Kalista
    Paul Jenkins, Building Manager, Stonewood Homes

    In New Zealand the construction and demolition (C&D) sector is one of the largest waste producing industries. It represent up to 50% of all waste generated in New Zealand (20% going to landfill and 80% going to cleanfill).