BU655 Building blocks for new-build net-zero carbon houses

Greenhouse gas emissions from new building work must be reduced for New Zealand to meet its commitment to a net-zero carbon economy.

This bulletin gives an overview of the decisions that designers, builders and clients can take to reduce the carbon footprints of new houses.

This is the second of two bulletins on net-zero carbon building. It follows Bulletin 651 Climate change, net-zero carbon and the building industry.

This Bulletin includes:

Introduction
The site
House size
Passive design
- Orientation, shape and room layout
- Insulation
- Windows and glazing
- Overheating
Energy and energy efficiency
- Water heating
- Space heating
- Lighting
Water use
Materials
Waste reduction
Carbon-negative could be possible
Tools for designers

Greenhouse gas emissions from new building work must be reduced for New Zealand to meet its commitment to a net-zero carbon economy.

This bulletin gives an overview of the decisions that designers, builders and clients can take to reduce the carbon footprints of new houses.

This is the second of two bulletins on net-zero carbon building. It follows Bulletin 651 Climate change, net-zero carbon and the building industry.

Greenhouse gas emissions from new building work must be reduced for New Zealand to meet its commitment to a net-zero carbon economy.

This bulletin gives an overview of the decisions that designers, builders and clients can take to reduce the carbon footprints of new houses.

This is the second of two bulletins on net-zero carbon building. It follows Bulletin 651 Climate change, net-zero carbon and the building industry.