
Build Aotearoa January 2026
Welcome to the first episode of Build Aotearoa for 2026. Coming up this year, the NZGBC will be celebrating 20 years of advocating for better buildings in New Zealand. The update of the update of H1 is bedding in, but ma

Hosted by Matthew Cutler-Welsh · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 22 episodes
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Inspiring people to build a better Aotearoa. Stories, news and some building science to help kiwis be healthy, comfortable and resilient at home.
Matthew Cutler-Welsh hosts Build Aotearoa, a leisure show with 22 episodes published.

Welcome to the first episode of Build Aotearoa for 2026. Coming up this year, the NZGBC will be celebrating 20 years of advocating for better buildings in New Zealand. The update of the update of H1 is bedding in, but ma

In this episode, I continue my coverage of the THRIVE 25 Conference with a series of interviews from the trade show floor. I spoke with leading suppliers whose products and innovations are helping shape the future of Pas

I chatted with the wide range of exhibitors at the 2025 Australian Passivhaus Conference, THRIVE 25 in Melbourne. This year saw a growing contingent of panel suppliers along with a variety of window manufacturers, membra

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The government has released New Zealand's second emission reduction plan and it does mention building and construction. Elrond Burrell shared his thoughts. View the ERP2 at https://environment.govt.nz/publications/second

Wao Summit 2024 is happening next week, 29th October - 2nd November. Speakers include John Bell, Monique Kelly, Dr Jim Salinger, Alec Tang, Jane Lloyd, Dr Greg Bodeker, Sam Gibson, Paul Spoonley and more! Tickets and inf

Smart Living Spaces Courses https://mailchi.mp/d8da871e6018/freecourse https://www.smartlivingspaces.nz/healthy-homes-for-home-owners-1 Airtightness and Energy Efficiency https://mailchi.mp/55993a8ce34e/guideline-august_

For more information see https://passivehouse.nz/events/passive-house-conference-2024/passive-house-conference-2024-trade-suppliers/

I caught up with Glenn Harley and Joseph Lyth to discuss the recent Passive House conference in Wellington and recent events related to building in Aotearoa.

Resilienz is an independent consultancy that engages with scientific and technical thinking on climate change, translates that into formats to suit real-world applications, and offers a range of specialist services, from

Notes from the Registered Master Builders' Association, Constructive 2024

Monique Kelly a co-founder of Wao, a collective dedicated to a regenerative future.

99 Waiwai Drive, Milldale north of Auckland looks like a regular new house in a regular new subdivision, but around 30 people visited the site mid-build to see why it's different. This showhome will be one of the Platinu

Kirsty Merriman is a property developer who is conscious about the type of homes she delivers. She's interested in sharing her knowledge about profitable and responsible project management. https://kirstymerriman.com/

In this episode, I explore the concept of building circularity and its impact on the construction industry. Learn about deconstruction vs. demolition, the reduce-reuse-recycle hierarchy, and the role of polystyrene pods

Links for this week's episode: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/going-housing-growth-stage-one-unveiled https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-climate-deniers-playbook/id1694759084 https://proclima.co.nz/renovating

The New Zealand Building Code does not guarantee performance in all areas that many homeowners might expect. Fortunately, Homestar is available to close the performance gaps.

While researching for a recent presentation at the NZGBC Housing Summit 2024, I looked into what's going on concerning climate change commitments and investment in Europe and the US. Then I compared our progress here in

This week I attended a BRANZ seminar titled 'Building for our changing climate'. Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland was the last stop on the BRANZ seminar tour of the country and it's encouraging to think that rooms of designers,

Steve Penny is the founder and director at Honoris, a building services consultancy in Christchurch, New Zealand. He is also the host of his own podcast, A Penny for Your Thoughts.
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