Building design, construction and renovations

Eco Homes & Eco Renovations ‘Innovative, sustainable concepts for the future’ Our Eco designs incorporate passive solar design, off-grid power (optional), natural (including recycled) materials, solar water heating, energy-efficiency, grey water recycling, water conservation and much more. We can advise on options and customize your eco strat...

“Insulation is the Key to Energy efficiency!” Polystyrene buildings that stand up to the elements and save on Energy Costs. Energy Efficient (R value 4.3 minimum) and Environmentally friendly design the way of the future. Comforting news that power savings are not the only big plus with the patented, revolutionary, Cornerstone Polystyrene Buildi...

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...

Natural Element is a design based housing company that specializes in the design and construction of architect designed, passive solar, energy effective homes that are designed and built using sustainable principles. With over 25 years architecture and building industry experience that has had a key focus on environmentally beneficial housing Na...

We have been importing and developing oils and varnishes for 15 years. Our expertise is constantly evolving and as well as specialising in finishes we can also source sustainably harvested New Zealand native timbers and Australian hardwoods, many from smaller family owned sawmills. We can proudly claim that a timber floor finished with our ‘Java...

Right House is your one stop shop for anything to do with energy and comfort in your home We believe New Zealand home owners currently don't get a good deal... Good thermal house design is complex and involves many design and technology aspects. There are numerous companies out there, each pushing their own product and technology. But no...

Te Huia Log Homes evolved out of our search for sustainable building options for our eco development here in Huia West Auckland. Whole natural Douglas Fir logs grown in sustainable New Zealand forests became our building medium of choice and a beautiful option for the NZ environment. Hand crafted log homes perfectly suit the rural, coastal, forest ...

We are the major importer and wholesaler of pre-finished solid timber flooring and compressed bamboo flooring. Our mission is to enhance the environment and our way of life by providing quality renewable resource alternatives in keeping with a meaningful lifestyle. Our main aim is to satisfy the quality conscious customer whilst delivering a ...

Based in Wellington, BBE Architects designs residential buildings around the country. The practice philosophy is based on the BBE Institute Principles of Ecological Building and Design. We are primarily involved with residential architecture design services and are involved in projects from a critique of designs, through to multi residential and ...

The hybridhouse is a new style of custom designed housing created by green architect Ian Butcher. It offers it owners the chance to get the fundamentals of sustainable design right at the beginning of a building project, rather than trying to eco-accessorise afterwards. To help you get the right fit up front we offer a unique service called the 'fo...

Powered Living, Passive solar Home Designers, New Zealand. Powered Living designs are unique New Zealand homes. They are designed to integrate specialist knowledge on passive solar home design with architectural style...environmental house design at its smartest. We believe in designing a home that not only looks good - but feels good too....

At last; a cost effective solid masnory building system is available in New Zealand. Timbercrete is energy efficient, environmentally friendly, totally fireproof, requires little maintenance and it won't rot. To satisfy discerning New Zealanders, The Timbercrete Building System is available as 2 types of light-weight solid masonry building syste...

essence networks ltd. is a multi disciplinary practice consisting of professionals highly experienced in Sustainable Economics, Ethical Finance and Audit (CA), Risk Management (NZ4360); Leadership Development (Psych.), Information Systems Audit & Assurance (CISA) Corporate/Enterprise Architecture and Project Management. We are based in Wellingto...

Benefit from award winning residential design & construction with Trilogy SmartHomes Ltd. We are an architectural design and construction-management company that specialises in passive design, energy & water efficient design and technologies, sustainable construction, and quality excellence in everything we do. Our achievement in these areas is ref...

Earthbuilding workshop, strawbale workshop.

Alternative Power NZ Ltd designs, supplies and installs Off Grid Power Systems. What are Off-Grid power systems? They are a system providing power to a home, which is independent of the national power grid i.e. houses on alternative power are self-sufficient. As long as heating and cooking are done with wood or gas, an off-grid power system ca...

Aonui Architecture Ltd is dedicated to the design of healthy and energy efficient buildings through ongoing research and high level of experience in this field. The Aonui team works in the experimental environment of the 'Wadestown Solar Home.' Visit www.aonui.co.nz Aonui works in all fields from residential renovations and new homes to commerci...

Architects and designers.

Arhaus is a team of architects, designers, project managers and builders who create architecturally designed, sustainable homes. Arhaus was founded to demonstrate the best in sustainable house design and to improve the efficiency and value of the architectural design and building processes. Our design projects use passive solar design as the...

Over the last 14 years Authentic Straw Bale Construction Ltd have been building houses using alternative materials including Straw Bale, Compressed Earth Block and also Rammed Earth walls. With 35 years experience building houses for customers using conventional techniques, we made the move to alternative materials to accommodate a growing marke...

Energy efficient design of buildings, services and production processes. Investigation and preparation of proposals for the improvement of inefficient installations. Management of upgrading works to produce the required results.

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...

Bamboo Ply The well-known tensile strength of bamboo offers robust lining with a surface that withstands knocks and other rough treatment while enhancing insulation and bracing qualities. Bamboo Ply has now featured in many New Zealand interior magazines being used extensively in both new construction and renovation jobs. Bamboo Plywood is th...

The Isaachsen's at Bamboo Specialists Nursery & Plantations have been growing bamboo in Oratia since 1943. Their wealth of experience of all the different bamboos available in New Zealand means you get the correct advice or recommendations for use from a reputable source who knows what they are talking about. They have an extensive collection of m...

Bernhardt Architecture runs the Auckland office of the Building Biology and Ecology Institute and practices the Principles of Ecological Building and Design.

We are an eco constuction company, specialising in all aspects of bioharmonic construction (natural home building). We can build from Earth, timber or stone and you can see a variety of this on our website www.biobuild.co.nz . As of 1/11/07 we will trade as BioBuild Group Ltd. This is the same group of people from Alan Drayton Builders Ltd with ne...

Does painting with plant oils, tree resins, waxes and essential oils sound like your kind of experience? Whether you are after a modern sleek look, a traditional effect or an earthy finish we have all options covered, and the added bonus is ... we are safe, natural and environmentally friendly. Pure ingredients, traditional methods and the in...

Architectural Design Company. We work towards incorporating as many environmentally design, eco-friendly and sustainable features into general houses as possible as well as designing houses totally based on eco principals.

Bob Burnett Architecture is a diverse, multi awarding winning firm, which provides full architectural services for residential and commercial from design concept to completion including project management. Principles are a Japanese Architect and NZ Architectural Designer who specialise in Sustainability, energy efficiency and passive solar desi...

Professional engineering consultancy services in relation to the design, construction and performance of environmentally sustainable buildings. A green building is an environmentally sustainable building, designed, constructed and operated to minimise the total environmental impacts.

BEAL is a private company based in Wellington that carries out appraisals of eco and general building products to confirm compliance with the New Zealand and or Australian Building Codes. It carries out confidential research and development of new and innovative products at very competitive rates.

CLEANAIRE HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) is a GENUINE HRV with two fans and a Heat Exchanger. NZ Made since 1982 !! Manufactured and Designed in New Zealand for New Zealand Homes. It is energy efficient and has a TEN year warranty on the Aluminium Heat Exchange core. SEE www.dryair.co.nz for details and answers to many questions or call us on f...

“Insulation is the Key to Energy efficiency!” Polystyrene buildings that stand up to the elements and save on Energy Costs. Energy Efficient (R value 4.3 minimum) and Environmentally friendly design the way of the future. Comforting news that power savings are not the only big plus with the patented, revolutionary, Cornerstone Polystyrene Buildi...

“Insulation is the Key to Energy efficiency!” Polystyrene buildings that stand up to the elements and save on Energy Costs. Energy Efficient (R value 4.3 minimum) and Environmentally friendly design the way of the future. Comforting news that power savings are not the only big plus with the patented, revolutionary, Cornerstone Polystyrene Buildi...

“Insulation is the Key to Energy efficiency!” Polystyrene buildings that stand up to the elements and save on Energy Costs. Energy Efficient (R value 4.3 minimum) and Environmentally friendly design the way of the future. Comforting news that power savings are not the only big plus with the patented, revolutionary, Cornerstone Polystyrene Buildi...

“Insulation is the Key to Energy efficiency!” Polystyrene buildings that stand up to the elements and save on Energy Costs. Energy Efficient (R value 4.3 minimum) and Environmentally friendly design the way of the future. Comforting news that power savings are not the only big plus with the patented, revolutionary, Cornerstone Polystyrene Buildi...

“Insulation is the Key to Energy efficiency!” Polystyrene buildings that stand up to the elements and save on Energy Costs. Energy Efficient (R value 4.3 minimum) and Environmentally friendly design the way of the future. Comforting news that power savings are not the only big plus with the patented, revolutionary, Cornerstone Polystyrene Buildi...

“Insulation is the Key to Energy efficiency!” Polystyrene buildings that stand up to the elements and save on Energy Costs. Energy Efficient (R value 4.3 minimum) and Environmentally friendly design the way of the future. Comforting news that power savings are not the only big plus with the patented, revolutionary, Cornerstone Polystyrene Buildi...

“Insulation is the Key to Energy efficiency!” Polystyrene buildings that stand up to the elements and save on Energy Costs. Energy Efficient (R value 4.3 minimum) and Environmentally friendly design the way of the future. Comforting news that power savings are not the only big plus with the patented, revolutionary, Cornerstone Polystyrene Buildi...

“Insulation is the Key to Energy efficiency!” Polystyrene buildings that stand up to the elements and save on Energy Costs. Energy Efficient (R value 4.3 minimum) and Environmentally friendly design the way of the future. Comforting news that power savings are not the only big plus with the patented, revolutionary, Cornerstone Polystyrene Buildi...