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 >

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 >

As any homeowner will tell you, buildings are so much more than bricks and mortar. Your home is a reflection of your personality and somewhere where you can comfortable and secure. … 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 >

HOMESTAR PRACTITIONERS
Last week Jon and Peter attended a Homestar training seminar as part of their on-going professional development and interest in sustainable design. … 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 >