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Collecting and using rainwater

Find out how you can collect rainwater for your garden and household.

Using thermal mass for heating and cooling

Using building materials to heat and cool your house.

House orientation

Build your home to take advantage of warm sun and cooling breezes.

Featured case studies

Construction and materials

Making a rental property warmer and drier

Design

Parau container home – compact and low waste

Power, lighting and energy saving

Wellington upgrade on a limited budget

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Note that this document is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Chief Executive as Guidance under Section 175 of the Building Act 2004. This is a guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case.