Along with our launch party on 20 April we also launched our "make believe" digital campaign. … More >

For those of you about to embark on your first building project homestar is a rating system for your new or existing home much like the energy star indicator on appliances. The new release of v3 brings some new evaluation tools and efficiencies in creating homestar ratings. … More >

On the 13th November, Jon, Peter and Denise attended a lecture/workshop on energy efficient healthy homes at the Otaki green tech centre; The main speaker was Jeremy Harrell, one of the  U. … More >

One of the companies Hanna has a strong partnership with is AD Architecture.  “In the 30 odd years I’ve been in business I’d say we’d find them the one of the best architectural companies we’ve ever been involved with. … More >

AD Architecture designed Chris and Leonie Beggs’ showhome.  “I’ve known Jon and Peter a long time, I like their work,” Chris Beggs says.  “We had our own ideas and other people’s ideas and AD Architecture were the ones that could pull that together and get it all to work. … More >

Recently B & K Developers has constructed a number of homes for clients in the new Rosetta Cove subdivision, Raumati. These are high end homes noted for their diverse architecture, designed by Peter Davis of AD Architecture. … More >

Peter and I have been debating how best to help generate the same sort of interest and excitement out there in the public domain that we have both developed over sustainable design and it's integration into day to day house design. … More >

SOLAR ENERGY
Solar energy is an abundant energy source which is free, non-polluting, and renewable. The number of New Zealand home owners profiting from the installation of solar panels is growing rapidly every year, and AD Architecture promotes its use. … More >

RESENE, HOMESTAR & YOU
Last Wednesday Jon attended a Designing and Rating Seminar run by Resene which featured presentations from leading expert Dr Paul Bannister and Matthew Cutler-Welsh on  the latest update on the Residential Rating Tool - Homestar™. … More >

Check out this website if you're interested in building an Energy Efficient Home - Some great alternatives!EEH ~ WELCOME to Energy Efficient Homes home of your Dream Home! Over 150 EEH DESIGNS!!… More >