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Build Aotearoa
by Matthew Cutler-Welsh
Inspiring people to build a better Aotearoa. Stories, news and some building science to help kiwis be healthy, comfortable and resilient at home.
Episodes
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Home Style Green 20th August 2026
We got the band back together! I caught up with Sharon Robinson and Glenn Harley to discuss some topical housing issues, including; - The legacy of Minister Chris Penk - "The right houses, in the right place", according to Minister Chris Bishop - H1 and timber fraction in walls Links: - Sharon's...
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Passive House is a Team Sport with Tom Webster and Joe Lyth
Grand Designs New Zealand host Tom Webster and PHINZ Chair Joe Lyth sit down for a chat at this year's Passive House conference.
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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 many builders are turning their attention to roof condensation and overheating....
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THRIVE 25 Expo Part 2
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 Passive House construction in Australasia. From high-performance windows to...
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THRIVE 25 Exhibitor Showcase - Part 1
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, membrane suppliers and more. Special thanks to Environtecture and the Australian...
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Build Aotearoa December 2024 with Sharon Robinson and Glenn Harley
https://homestylegreen.com/build-aotearoa-december-2024/
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Build Aotearoa ERP2 with Elrond Burrell
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-emissions-reduction-plan-at-a-glance/ Follow Elrond on LinkedIn and read his...
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Wao Summit 2024 with Aaron Thule
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 information https://www.wao.co.nz/summit2024
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Build Aotearoa 22
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_2024-328287#mctoc2 Overheating and Carbon...
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PHINZ 2024 Supporters
For more information see https://passivehouse.nz/events/passive-house-conference-2024/passive-house-conference-2024-trade-suppliers/
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Build Aotearoa 21: PHINZ 2024
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.
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Build Aotearoa 20: Climate Matters with Lindsay Wood
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 strategic planning and professional development to research and advocacy. I...
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Build Aotearoa 19: Constructive
Notes from the Registered Master Builders' Association, Constructive 2024
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Build Aotearoa 18: Wao Better Building with Monique Kelly
Monique Kelly a co-founder of Wao, a collective dedicated to a regenerative future.
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Build Aotearoa 17: Platinum Homes with Sam Watt
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 Platinum Homes high-performance range. It's a SIP (structural insulation panel)...
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Build Aotearoa 16: Responsible Development with Kirty Merriman
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/
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Build Aotearoa 15: Building Circularity
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 in sustainable building practices. Discover how thoughtful design can create…
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Build Aotearoa 14: The Mammal House
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-and-insulating-masonry-walls/...
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Build Aotearoa 13: Homestar vs Building Code
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.
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Build Aotearoa 11: Global Progress
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 Aotearoa.
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Build Aotearoa 10: Warmer and Wetter
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, builders, product suppliers, building officials and others, were interested...
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Build Aotearoa 9 with Steve Penny
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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Build Aotearoa 8: Cool by Design
Many people might be surprised to know that the New Zealand Building Code does not require any consideration of overheating in homes. The energy efficiency requirements in our code are based only on the ability of buildings to keep warm without excessive heat loss. There is nothing to prevent…
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Build Aotearoa 7: Changing the Window Industry with Benjy Simmons
Stärke has been in the window industry in New Zealand since the 80s. They were at the forefront of supplying aluminium frames to the building industry. With a focus on building performance, Benjy Simmons describes the new direction of Stärke as a 'once in fifty year' change.
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Build Aotearoa 6: Framology with Pete Hammond
More is not always better, especially when it comes to the amount of timber in the frame of a house. The more timber there is, the less space there is for insulation. Most homes in Aotearoa are designed using the assumption that timber will make up around 14% - 18% of the area of a wall. A 2020...
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Build Aotearor 5: Building Science with Denise Martin
Denise Martin has been involved with many of Aotearoa's Passive House projects. As one of the most experienced blower door testers in the country, she's been involved with verifying a range of residential and commercial buildings both in New Zealand and Australia. If you don't already, I highly...
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Waitangi Day 2024
Kia ora. After a long break from recording an episode on the Home Style Green feed, I've taken some time on Waitangi day to share some of my thoughts about building homes in Aotearoa, New Zealand. There's a lot we need to discuss.
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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.
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Matthew Cutler-Welsh
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