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05/06/2017

Everybody come and visit The Building Excellence Group Superhome Movement meeting on the 20th of June!

Auckland Superhome Movement  Meeting Date - 20th June 2017 Time - 5.30pm Venue - Building Excellence Group Address - 18 Customs Street East Cost - FREE Opposite Kiwi Bank branch. Downtown Auckland by Britomart train station. Delegates should make their way up the stairs to level 3 (top floor – lift…

18/05/2017

Recently we were published in Britomart's 20th edition, showcasing companies that are taking a lead on sustainability- Read Page 32 !!! http://britomart.org/britomart-magazine/

20/02/2017

Would you like to work smarter and sleep sounder? It can happen due to Green Buildings.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/dec/16/green-buildings-make-you-work-smarter-and-sleep-sounder-study-reveals

Improved light, ventilation and heat control can boost workers’ productivity by thousands of dollars a year and reduce instances of sick building syndrome

23/03/2016

These 100% sustainable shoes are made of recycled polyester, waste and illegal fishing nets from the sea.

"The industry can't afford to wait for directions any longer. Together with the network of Parley for the Oceans, we have started taking action and creating new sustainable materials and innovations for athletes.” Eric Liedtke Adidad Board member.

http://www.iflscience.com/technology/3d-printed-sneakers-made-ocean-plastic-showcased-adidas

Coinciding with the historic Paris climate change agreement, sporting goods giant adidas has shown off its new snea

16/03/2016

Hobbiton won't be the only place with hobbit houses anymore. It's now possible to built your own green hobbit house in just three days!
http://inhabitat.com/a-green-roofed-hobbit-home-anyone-can-build-in-just-3-days/

Magic Green Homes fabricates small homes using prefab vaulted panels and covers them with soil.

09/03/2016

This is a low-cost LED lamp that uses plants and soil as battery. This lamp will give everyone electricity everywhere.

http://news.discovery.com/tech/alternative-power-sources/plant-lamp-draws-electricity-from-soil-151124.htm

Innovative renewable energy system could be a game-changer for remote communities. Continue reading →

02/03/2016

Would you want to live on a floating University? This manta ray-shaped city is the future.

http://news.discovery.com/tech/alternative-power-sources/manta-ray-shaped-city-is-a-floating-university-150929.htm

Capable of carrying up to 7,000 students, researchers and professors, the 3,000-foot vessel runs completely on renewable energy, producing no waste.

24/02/2016

The goal of the Dutch railway is to be fully wind powered by 2018.

http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/energy/blogs/by-2018-dutch-rail-system-completely-powered-wind

In a nation where transportation claims 20 percent of CO2 emissions, train travel will soon be a zero-emission affair.

17/02/2016

This article perfectly shows that every amazing house can also be a green house.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/08/green-building-home-technology_n_5642395.html?cps=gravity_2845_3483456402237605195

What is sustainability, and what would it look like in your own home? There are a lot of things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint, like going vegetarian or driving an electric car, but chance

10/02/2016

Look at how far the technology has already developed.....and there is still a long way to go.
http://www.popsci.com/how-to-stash-sunlight

Things have only gotten better since 1949

03/02/2016

The entire world could be powered by renewables by 2050!

http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/stanford-study-says-world-could-be-fully-powered-renewables-2050.html

A mix of wind, solar and hydro power could replace fossil fuels in every country in the world.

27/01/2016

According to the Rainwater Harvesting Association, Australia could save billions of dollars by implementing water efficiency measures in the planning policies.
http://www.thefifthestate.com.au/innovation/energy/rainwater-harvesting-could-save-australia-billions/79358

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