I recently became a Homestar Assessor with the New Zealand Green Building Council.

There are many definitions for this, it’s an open concept with a varied response. Here is my definition.

I am excited to be starting the first phase of the Passive Haus Course. It's been a busy start to what is hopefully a good year.

The conversations in our New Zealand building industry are touching on the many changes and challenges that we are facing namely around operating and embodied carbon.

There are many opinions about what Passive House, but some confuse it with passive solar design. Here is the explanation.

I did a little dance this morning. An email landed in my inbox from Passive House Institute, the news I have been quietly hoping for. I can proudly and confidently say that I am now a Passive House Designer. 

12 Years today, I graduated with my Bachelor of Architectural Studies. It’s a celebration moment.