Show Notes
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. And the market seems to be in a prolonged period of 'cautious optimism'.
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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
Grand Designs New Zealand host Tom Webster and PHINZ Chair Joe Lyth sit down for a chat at this year's Passive House conference.
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 advanced ventilation systems, each guest shares their unique contribution to better building. https://www.passivhausassociation.com.au/
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.
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