Need advice on environmental issues?
Here's an opportunity for you!
What is it?
A fantastic NEW and FREE service operating from eight Councils - Waitakere, Auckland, North Shore, Hamilton, Tauranga/Western Bay of Plenty, Kapiti Coast, Wellington and Queenstown. The Eco Design Advisor is a specialist, providing free energy, water and material related advice on home building projects, to ensure better use is made of resources.
Why would I want environmental issues to be considered in my home?
To improve the health of your family, save you money on energy and water bills, and be more comfortable to live in. Having the added benefit of reducing your impact on the environment while having a more satisfying environment to live in...and perhaps even to increase the resale value of your house!
What issues can they provide advice on?
Your local Eco Design Advisor is able to provide you with independent, factual and practical building information on:
+ smart ideas on energy, water, and waste issues
+ quick-start tips for your house-building project
+ essentials on low carbon living
They have access to a large number specialist design assistance tools, assessment methods and hardcopy – all for free.
Where do they operate?
This service is currently only provided by eight Councils in New Zealand - but we hope to cover the majority of New Zealand by the end of 2008.
Who is it for?
Both homeowners and building professionals working on home building projects. If you are an architect, you have the option of gaining 10 CPD credits for a 2 hour visit. Note that the service is currently only available to those living within the eight Council areas.
Who's behind the project?
This service is an initiative of BRANZ Ltd - NZ's independent research, testing, consultancy and information resource for the construction industry.
