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Ms Daly said there was a growing appreciation at the top end of town regarding the link between sustainable design and performance, and the wellness of occupants. But the smaller and medium end of the market has been slower to gain momentum, she said. This is due to both a focus on cost considerations, and people not understanding the business case fully. With a smaller firm, in terms of employees, the value proposition is different. The NZGBC is in the process of a restructure, with changes to the governance structure including reducing the size of the board from 14 members to eight so it can operate on a more strategic level, Ms Daly said.

To ensure continuity around knowledge, an advisory group has been formed that includes former board members. NZGBC is also reviewing its tools, and engaging with industry stakeholders to ensure it can reorient and work well and effectively with industry, Ms Daly said.

The UniMed Building features extra insulation and high-performance glazing to ensure better energy efficiency, along with heat recovery ventilation to reduce energy use even further. All building services have been through an extensive commissioning and quality monitoring — and sub-meters will help keep tabs on energy performance to ensure the building continues to run efficiently.

It has been designed to provide a healthy indoor environment with extensive views and natural light. Professional training Upcoming events Find a professional Become a member. We believe all New Zealanders deserve to be safe, healthy and happy at home, at school, at work. Homestar for new homes. Find professionals Learn more. HomeFit for existing homes. The best way to deal with it, is to eliminate it in the first place.

Homestar V5 puts the responsibility on both the designer and builder. More focus on onsite sorting, and designing out waste. Overheating has become a major issue with increased airtightness, glazing and reduced shades and Homestar V5 deals with this by:.

Requiring mechanical cooling where overheating is very likely. By certifying your building you're showing your commitment to a greener building industry and NZGBC will also provide resources to pitch to your clients. These graphics demonstrate the involvement of people in regards to building better quality, healthy and sustainable homes in Aotearoa in the last few years.

NZGBC encourages a coherent collaborative effort that aligns with science and works towards achievable goals.