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What building materials should I use?

How making informed decisions goes a long way if you want to build a sustainable home. It sometimes feels like new products are coming into

November 20, 2018

Building a thermal home: Factors to consider about your new home site and position for the sun

Thermal homes: What to consider at design stage Building in Queenstown, and Wanaka, presents some additional considerations. Where enjoying the views and the sunshine make a

November 12, 2018

Local Media Cover DCD Presentations at ONE Summit on Sustainable Practice

Crux.org.nz sent Kerrie Waterworth to cover the ONE Summit Tiny Talks on Building Better in Wanaka. She explores the reasons why NZ needs to improve

November 5, 2018

DCD Sets Passive Home Benchmark

Setting the Standards Others Strive to Match Proud to be featured in the March 2015, Business South publication – DCD Sets Passive Home Benchmark. Find

November 2, 2018

How to Build a Passive House

Dennis Dowling talks how to build a passive house with Matthew Cutler Welsh of Home Style Green. Matthew Cutler Welsh interviews Dennis Dowling, director of

July 15, 2018

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