Building methods

The “Cornerstone Building System” is best described as an Insulated Concrete Form ICF or a Structural Insulated Panel SIP WALL system. It was born from a desire to find a better way to build in New Zealand to cope with the cold winters and the high power bills that Mary Ginn was experiencing in Oxford, New Zealand, at the foothills of the Southern ...

ebode is a one stop shop providing architecturally designed and built homes for New Zealanders who want to live sustainably while still enjoying the richness of everything that life has to offer. Founded, developed and run by designers who truly walk the talk when it comes to sustainable living, every part of an ebode - from the design to the co...

SolidEarth Ltd can help you realise your dream of building a distinguished home of durability, substance and warm appeal. Our mission is to raise your awareness of Earth as a resource as well as the planet that sustains us, by supplying locally made, beautiful, high-quality building materials that make NZ homes more sustainable and healthy. ...

The places in which we live, work, learn and play must be beautiful, they must soothe us, uplift us and give us joy. They must also be healthy. Healthy buildings result in healthy people, and healthy people result in healthy communities and societies. We believe that our role is to help you to live in a healthy community by helping you to cre...

Bob Burnett Architecture began business in 1999 establising a leading reputation in architectural design with both residential and commercial buildings. The firm is recognised as specialist and innovators in energy efficient eco homes, hill homes and alterations. Since 2000 Bob has been a Professional member of ADNZ (Architectural Designers NZ) gar...

"ONLINE GARDEN & LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES" Check out our Specials at: www.greengopher.co.nz Buy online and get delivery direct to your door. Delivery of bulk tipped products, bulk bags via hiab or moffat and retail bags. Convenient and cost effective. Green Gopher Ltd is a specialised online business supplying New Zealand with a popula...

This revolutionary insulated slab system removes timely and wasteful boxing techniques, while providing the most insulated slab system on the market today. Simply compact the ground, level and set polystyrene profiles out. After reinforcing is added you are then ready to pour in a fraction of the time taken by conventional methods. Can be used in c...

We specialize in making kitchens from natural materials. This means that they look good, feel good, last longer, and are made in harmony with the environment. As we are also furniture makers we see our kitchens more as kitchen furniture, than as kitchens. A well-crafted piece of furniture improves with time, the surface patina becomes richer,...

With the aftermath of devastation in Christchurch, the focus is now more than ever on safe, affordable, ‘Earthquake’ strong housing. Our bale homes today offer ecologically sound, modern, healthy, organic building alternatives. Soulful and highly individual, sensitive in design, they are the future of building in New Zealand. Wanaka is our h...

Vastu architecture is India's tradition of sacred architecture. Vastu dedicates it design methods to creating built spaces that are deeply harmonious with Earth and Solar energy. Using sacred geometry and correct orientation and materials, the result is a building that is energizing and healing for the occupants and the environment.

How-to, DIY and recipes from the colonial pioneer and settler handbooks of the 1800's. We offer digitized and downloadable chapters of how-to instructions covering colonial building, farming, gardening, livestock, recipes, medicine, hunting and prospecting from rare and historic pioneer and settler handbooks. These books taught colonist fami...

Earthbuilding workshop, strawbale workshop.

Building company specializeing in building with straw bales, rammed earth & earth blocks resulting in warmer and eco friendly homes

Bamboo Flooring Systems is a recognised leader in the supply of quality bamboo flooring and accessories throughout New Zealand. We back our products with a commitment to excellent quality, friendly service, and competitive pricing. When you buy products that bear the Ecodure brand, you're not just sourcing the finest bamboo floors; you're helpin...

Timber joinery designed specifically for double glazing.I use exclusivelly Low E double glazing units for maximum thermal efficiency.Only NZ grown exotic timbers are used;primarily Heart Macrocarpa clears,also Redwood and eucalyptus Saligna. I design,build and install new sashes for older NZ homes,including double hung sashes,and fit these to exist...

The “Cornerstone Building System” is best described as an Insulated Concrete Form ICF or a Structural Insulated Panel SIP WALL system. It was born from a desire to find a better way to build in New Zealand to cope with the cold winters and the high power bills that Mary Ginn was experiencing in Oxford, New Zealand, at the foothills of the Southern ...

The “Cornerstone Building System” is best described as an Insulated Concrete Form ICF or a Structural Insulated Panel SIP WALL system. It was born from a desire to find a better way to build in New Zealand to cope with the cold winters and the high power bills that Mary Ginn was experiencing in Oxford, New Zealand, at the foothills of the Southern ...

The “Cornerstone Building System” is best described as an Insulated Concrete Form ICF or a Structural Insulated Panel SIP WALL system. It was born from a desire to find a better way to build in New Zealand to cope with the cold winters and the high power bills that Mary Ginn was experiencing in Oxford, New Zealand, at the foothills of the Southern ...

The “Cornerstone Building System” is best described as an Insulated Concrete Form ICF or a Structural Insulated Panel SIP WALL system. It was born from a desire to find a better way to build in New Zealand to cope with the cold winters and the high power bills that Mary Ginn was experiencing in Oxford, New Zealand, at the foothills of the Southern ...

The “Cornerstone Building System” is best described as an Insulated Concrete Form ICF or a Structural Insulated Panel SIP WALL system. It was born from a desire to find a better way to build in New Zealand to cope with the cold winters and the high power bills that Mary Ginn was experiencing in Oxford, New Zealand, at the foothills of the Southern ...

The “Cornerstone Building System” is best described as an Insulated Concrete Form ICF or a Structural Insulated Panel SIP WALL system. It was born from a desire to find a better way to build in New Zealand to cope with the cold winters and the high power bills that Mary Ginn was experiencing in Oxford, New Zealand, at the foothills of the Southern ...

The “Cornerstone Building System” is best described as an Insulated Concrete Form ICF or a Structural Insulated Panel SIP WALL system. It was born from a desire to find a better way to build in New Zealand to cope with the cold winters and the high power bills that Mary Ginn was experiencing in Oxford, New Zealand, at the foothills of the Southern ...

The “Cornerstone Building System” is best described as an Insulated Concrete Form ICF or a Structural Insulated Panel SIP WALL system. It was born from a desire to find a better way to build in New Zealand to cope with the cold winters and the high power bills that Mary Ginn was experiencing in Oxford, New Zealand, at the foothills of the Southern ...

The “Cornerstone Building System” is best described as an Insulated Concrete Form ICF or a Structural Insulated Panel SIP WALL system. It was born from a desire to find a better way to build in New Zealand to cope with the cold winters and the high power bills that Mary Ginn was experiencing in Oxford, New Zealand, at the foothills of the Southern ...

Design, workshops, engineering, brick sales, construction, equipment hire.

Engineering Consultancy Services - Design, Construction and Performance of Environmentally Sustainable Buildings

Earth designers.

We manufature and sell ( including export) panel homes. These are made predominanltly form Plantation sourced pine materials ( Plywood, Laminated veneer lumber and Finger jointed timber. It is a modular system and therefore has very minimal waste product also. The Company name has a dual meaning as it also stands for EARTHQUAKE and CYCLONE OPPOSING...

Our company synthesises traditional mechanical and electrical services engineering design with new trends in sustainable design. Our service is based upon our extensive local and international track record in applying sustainable principles to engineering services design. Under our sustainable design service we work alongside the architect and ...

Rammed earth / timber frame homes. Levin to Wellington.

The “Cornerstone Building System” is best described as an Insulated Concrete Form ICF or a Structural Insulated Panel SIP WALL system. It was born from a desire to find a better way to build in New Zealand to cope with the cold winters and the high power bills that Mary Ginn was experiencing in Oxford, New Zealand, at the foothills of the Southern ...

The “Cornerstone Building System” is best described as an Insulated Concrete Form ICF or a Structural Insulated Panel SIP WALL system. It was born from a desire to find a better way to build in New Zealand to cope with the cold winters and the high power bills that Mary Ginn was experiencing in Oxford, New Zealand, at the foothills of the Southern ...

A consultancy service offering advice on all aspects of sustainable building. We offer Green Star and Home Energy Rating Assessments and can provide project specific advice on energy efficiency, renewable energy, building materials, passive solar design, construction types, heating and cooling systems, site and subdivision design, water efficiency,...

"ONLINE GARDEN & LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES" Check out our Specials at: www.greengopher.co.nz Buy online and get delivery direct to your door. Delivery of bulk tipped products, bulk bags via hiab or moffat and retail bags. Convenient and cost effective. Green Gopher Ltd is a specialised online business supplying New Zealand with a popula...

Canterbury based building company committed to building ecologically sound homes. Specialising in Strawbale construction, renovations, additions. Trade qualified.

Earth designers.

This revolutionary insulated slab system removes timely and wasteful boxing techniques, while providing the most insulated slab system on the market today. Simply compact the ground, level and set polystyrene profiles out. After reinforcing is added you are then ready to pour in a fraction of the time taken by conventional methods. Can be used in c...

New Zealand Earth Builders Ltd. is new zealand's first company specializing in environmentally friendly, cement-free earthbuilding, the light earth technique and earthen plasters.

Plateau Floors offers the best quality bamboo flooring available in New Zealand. We do this by sourcing only FSC certified bamboo flooring to ensure our product is as sustainable as possible. Additionally, our flooring is patented with a glue-less locking system by Uniclic which is scientifically proven to outperform other click-lock systems. Pl...

Here at Primefloors we are NZ based high quality direct flooring supply sources of hardwood flooring, laminate flooring and bamboo flooring. Everything you need for your floors.