Revealed: The Key to Low Carbon Building Design
As the imperative increases to reduce our collective impact on the planet, the demand for more sustainable buildings is growing rapidly.Today, developers, architects and building owners are seeking cost-effective methods for reducing the embodied and operational carbon of their building projects. And as is so often the way, solutions can be much simpler than we think — and sitting right under our noses.Read on as we explore how to lower your carbon footprint without breaking the bank and revea...
March 11, 2025How Energy Modelling Helps You Build Better & Lower Costs
Using quality materials is critical to building an energy efficient home, but materials are only part of the equation. That’s because it’s just as important to make data-driven choices about how and where to invest your money within the design.Data lets us predict in advance how a building will perform and how changing individual variables will affect the design’s overall performance. We call this process energy modelling.In New Zealand, many homeowners know all too well the frigid battle ...
February 27, 2025Top 3 Tips for an Energy Efficient House
While everyone dreams of a home that’s beautiful to behold and a joy to inhabit, energy efficiency is a more recent priority that’s growing in importance. That’s because rising energy costs must be balanced with the need to reduce carbon footprints — in short, it’s now critical to find ways to maximise your home’s efficiency.In this article, we're sharing our top three strategies to significantly enhance your home’s energy efficiency, whether you’re embarking on a new build or up...
February 18, 2025Coronet Peak Residence
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October 17, 2024Shannon Farm House
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September 19, 2024Cromwell Retreat
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September 19, 2024Passive House v H1 Building Code changes
What is the biggest difference between a building designed to achieve Passive House Certification and a building designed to the new H1 Code Minimums? Watch the attached video to see a talk recently given by Siân to Massey University Students....
September 14, 2023🌿 Presenting our architectural masterpiece that punches above its weight! 💪💰
We are proud to showcase this awesome family home designed for our good friends. This little gem, embodies the perfect blend of form, cost, and energy efficiency. 🌟 This stunning house is not only a visual delight but also a game-changer when it comes to sustainable living.🌬️ Keeping your family comfortable all year round is our top priority. With innovative design techniques, this house ensures warmth during chilly winters and a refreshing coolness in scorching summers, all wh...
July 14, 2023Journey to a Low Energy Passive House
Ready to explore the world of building highly efficient, low-energy Passive Houses? Join us and @compound__ Builders in an awe-inspiring video series that delves into every aspect of creating these exceptional homes. As the architects behind the project, we're excited to share our insights and expertise. Don't miss out on this captivating journey through sustainable construction in beautiful Queenstown!...
June 12, 2023Frankton Road Apartments – under construction
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March 10, 2023NZIA TALK: How to make sustainable building more affordable.
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September 1, 2021Iveagh Bay Bach, Lake Brunner – under construction
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April 30, 2021Kelvin Heights Residence 1 – under construction
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April 26, 2021Mountain View Road House, Dalefield – in construction
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April 26, 2021Peregrine Residence, Gibbston Valley – in progress
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April 26, 2021Emerald Bluffs House, Wanaka – Competition, Shortlisted
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April 23, 2021Architects Declare
All ten living recipients of the NZIA Gold Medal , including Andrew Patterson, Pete Bossley and Pip Cheshire are among the founding signatories of Architects Declare NZ, a commitment that aims to create architecture and urbanism that has a more positive impact on the world around us.Formed on the 27th September 2019 by architects Siân Taylor from our own Team Green Architects and Duncan Sinclair of Black Pine Architects in Whanganui, the declaration follows on from similar declar...
December 3, 2019New Jobs at Team Green Architects
Are you a confident, focused and capable team player with outstanding communication skills and passion for sustainable, low energy architecture? Team Green Architects is a growing firm driven by excellence and a commitment to passive house. Our Mission is to fundamentally change the way buildings are designed and constructed in NZ and make a significant difference to the quality of people’s lives. Right now, we are growing and are looking to fill several new roles. If you are wanting...
November 23, 2019Architects Declare - Press Release
Following on from declarations by UK and Australian architects, New Zealand architects have come together to declare a climate emergency within their discipline. Team Green Architects and Duncan Sinclair of Blackpine Architects in Wanganui combined forces to create the declaration and encourage some of New Zealand most respected Architects to join in. The declaration lays down a set of guidelines that signatories pledge to follow in order to help prevent irreversible damage from a changing clima...
August 25, 2019Mountain View Road Cottage, Dalefield - in progress
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June 25, 2019Kelvin Heights Residences 3, Queenstown
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June 25, 2019Kelvin Heights Residence 2, Queenstown - in progress
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June 25, 2019Emerging Trends and How They Relate to Architecture
I was recently at an incredible seminar which has changed my thinking on so many levels. But one of the talks which really captured my attention explained Emerging Trends. These trends affect us all and are the key to understanding how the world is changing. They are as follows: 1. Climate Change - Yes, we all know it’s happening. There are still those, (my dad included) who like to argue about why it’s happening, and that doesn’t really matter. It’s happening, it’s affecting us n...
May 28, 2019New Zealand: It’s Time to Stop Living in Cold Houses
If you’ve experienced New Zealand winter, you’ll no doubt have wondered why it is that in a country with frosty winters (and lovely skiing), so many New Zealanders live in cold houses? And further, why do we take cold homes for granted – should we just ‘suck it up’ or ‘tough it out’ when warmer, healthier and better homes are well within our reach?Read on as we explore New Zealand’s cold home problem, and the solutions.Why are Kiwi homes so cold?New Zealand was colonised largely ...
April 2, 2019What Does an Airtight Home Mean?
Airtight houses are a relatively new arrival in New Zealand, and their advent has created a number of myths and concerns, meaning that their many benefits are often misunderstood and overlooked. Airtight homes have been enjoyed in Europe for many years, with most European countries including minimum airtightness requirements within their building code, and several have mandatory. For us, airtightness is mandatory in all our designs, and an essential part of following Passive House philosoph...
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