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Building Energy Efficient homes in NZ, the breakdown: SIPs vs Sticks - Formance
Energy Efficient Homes in New Zealand are becoming increasingly considered by homeowners, builders and architects.
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House R-values vs energy efficiency, have you been fooled?
Do higher r-values equal more energy-efficient homes? The common myth is that high R-Values in a house walls, roof and floor will increase energy efficiency, make the house more comfortable…
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Mid-Build in Wanaka - check out SIPs for yourself!
It couldn't be a better time to bring you an event from our partners in Wanaka, CBG Construction! This mid-build is the perfect opportunity to see SIPs for yourself (&…
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Visit a Formance project under construction in Governors Bay!
We're excited to bring to you a Formance home mid-build, and this time, we're in Governors Bay, Christchurch! This event is brought to you by our Christchurch build partners, Irving Builders.…
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A high-performing home in Northcote
Former world champion rower Tonia Williams' Formance home stands out. Tonia says- "This isn't just an 'instant pot noodle' house". And that's for sure.
A Formance mid-build event is coming to you Christchurch!
We're very excited to bring this event to you from our build partners Blue Summit Construction in Christchurch.
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Formance Mid-builds are back! Visit this Wellington event!
We've been anticipating another mid-build event for quite some time now, so we're very excited to bring this event to you from our build partners Green Abode in Wellington.
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Formance social housing opened by the Prime Minister
The multi-unit developments built for the Salvation Army in Flat Bush and Westgate were opened by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Minister of Housing Megan Woods.
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Certified Passive Houses with SIPs in NZ | Passive House Builders NZ - Formance
With the growing awareness in New Zealand of the benefits of highly energy-efficient, comfortable, and healthy homes, Certified Passive Houses are becoming more popular.
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Did you miss out on our Auckland mid-build with Craft Homes?
We held a mid-build open home with our build partner Toby Tilsley and the team from Craft Homes last Friday! The home on display was located in Cornwallis, Auckland, on…
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