Sustainable Home Guidelines

Produced by the Waitakere City Council in conjunction with BBE, these guidelines are packed with practical information on sustainable building.

Hard-copies are available for NZ$30 from the BBE or WCC over the counter, NZ$35 posted, or you can download them from their website for free. Topics are:

Sustainable Design

Household Safety
Avoiding Construction Waste
Site Earthworks
Building in the Bush

Energy

Design for the Sun
Insulation
Heating Your Home
Heating Water
Household Appliances
Light and Lighting

Water

Saving Water
Using Rainwater
Wastewater
Gardening with Water

Materials

Building Materials
Timber
Plastics
Paint
Earth Building