Homestar stories


9 Homestar Built Rating

Ashforth-Nielsen House

When Mark Ashforth and his wife Megan Nielsen moved back to Aotearoa from America five years ago they wanted to build a family home which nurtured its occupants and the environment.

Recently awarded a 9 Homestar rating, the couple’s home showcases their care for the planet and best practice performance.

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8 Homestar Built Rating

Woodford Grace Homestead

Refurbished Woodford Grace Homestead and its new pavilion-style extension has achieved a Passive House Institute Low Energy Building certification and an 8 Homestar certification - providing a great example of how the two benchmarks can work together.

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8 Homestar Built Rating

Luggate Rise House

Wānaka architect Beth Chaney-Walker believes improving how we build our houses is one of the best ways we can reduce our carbon footprint.

Recently awarded an 8 Homestar rating she says the stunning Central Otago views from her family home are a daily reminder to do everything we can to minimise the resources we use.

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Devlin House - Whangamatā

Retired chartered accountant Brian and diabetes nurse specialist Norma Devlin are the proud owners of the first Homestar-rated home on the Coromandel Peninsula.

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10 Homestar Built Rating

26 Aroha

Sharing the aroha: World-leading apartment block creates sustainable, community living

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