Homestar case studies

A dynamic project for trade students at an Auckland high school is making waves in the sustainable housing space. Learning, hope and change are central to the 7 Homestar rated revival of a rundown 1970s former state house.

A seasonal worker accommodation building in the Awatere Valley is a source of inspiration for sustainability. The facility is the first of its type in Aotearoa to achieve a 7 Homestar Design rating.

A passion for sustainable living, a love of gardening and a lighter environmental footprint inspired Cardrona River House. This project's 8 Homestar rating reflects its owners' green dream

A Blenheim project is a blueprint for family- sized sustainable social housing. The Hutcheson Street Homes have achieved 7 Homestar Design ratings.

From a tired 80's commercial asset to highly sustainable inner-city living spaces. One Three Five Victoria showcases a stunning green office-to-apartment building conversion.

A housing project for low-income elderly showcases the positive impact of sustainable design on vulnerable communities. The 6 Homestar design rated development prioritises what matters.

A 6 Homestar rated townhouse development in Rotorua showcases a revitalised genre of social housing in the city. Eco-smart, architectural and resilient, the new homes look ahead.

Resido is shifting the dial on rental housing in Aotearoa. The largest build-to-rent development in Aotearoa so far, this dynamic new apartment project has been awarded an impressive 9 Homestar rating for its smart, green design and construction.

The first two apartment blocks in the dynamic Maungārongo development in an inner-city Auckland suburb have been awarded 6 Homestar design ratings. They speak to the beauty, efficiency and viability of green buildings. Essentials Maungārongo: a large-scale mixed-use urban kāinga; around 12 hectares...

A new apartment building in inner-city Wellington is delivering sustainable accommodation to the next generation Victoria University students. The 6 Homestar rated property pitches a new green genre of high-rise rental housing. Essentials What: self-catered student accommodation for Victoria...

Six environmentally positive apartments for disabled people with independent assisted living have achieved 6 and 7 Homestar certifications. The thoughtfully designed dwellings offer sustainable housing for a sector of the community often overlooked. Essentials What: Six purpose-built independent...

A cluster of eco-smart apartments is leading good change in the green housing space. The iwi-owned 7 and 8 Homestar development is delivering environmental and social value gains. Essentials Name: Moroki - means a sense of permanence - linking the past with a contemporary future

A three-bedroom home in South Auckland is a beacon of change for residential building. The 10 Homestar rated dwelling speaks a new low-carbon language about housing in Aotearoa. Essentials What: LowCO House (Low Carbon 1.5°C)

New from Bode, the Bode56 show home units. So far two robotically manufactured units have achieved 7 Homestar ratings to signpost a generational gamechanger for housing in Aotearoa. The high performing, prefabricated dwellings offer a new solution in the push for better quality, cost-effective...

When Auckland architect Joe Lyth embarked on an ambitious Passive House project he had two aspirations. To create a healthy family home and prove that high performance doesn’t have come at a high cost. His 10 Homestar rated house ticks both boxes.

Architect, Homestar Assessor and Homeowner Nathan Edmondston had green intentions from the outset when he purchased a plot of land in Nelson with his partner Yuki Fukuda. Dedication and resilience has seen the couple achieve a new gold industry standard for sustainable building in Aotearoa,...

For Christchurch designer Karen Manson living in her 7 Homestar rated house has been a test case in sustainability. Designing, building and benchmarking her own super-insulated, eco-friendly family home has demonstrated what can be achieved and how.

When Mark and Elizabeth Browne bought a section in the hills above Christchurch their number one aspiration was creating a comfortable and healthy home for their young family.

Attractive social housing encouraging environmentally sustainable and economic lives is at the heart of Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust’s operation.

When Mark Ashforth and his wife Megan Nielsen moved back to Aotearoa from America five years ago they wanted to build a family home which nurtured its occupants and the environment.

Transforming an earthquake-damaged Christchurch homestead into a sustainable, low energy family home has been a journey of challenge, love and commitment for its owners.

Wānaka architect Beth Chaney-Walker believes improving how we build our houses is one of the best ways we can reduce our carbon footprint. So when she designed her own family home in Luggate two years ago sustainability was the headline act.

Committed to creating better quality homes and benchmarking its goals with Homestar, FLiP is delivering architecturally-smart, sustainable, economical houses to market.

Homestar home delivers high-quality living and happiness

Sharing the aroha: World-leading apartment block creates sustainable, community living Essentials Name: 26 Aroha

Over the last 30 years Roger Clark has been populating his section with native trees. Now he's added an impressive 8 Homestar home to sit proudly among them.

Watch Karl Wakelin and Amélie Goldberg's home feature this week on Grand Designs, Thursday 7.30pm on TV3 Project Summary

Project summary Location: One Central: Bedford Terraces and Apartments, Corner of Madras and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch Central City

“It’s a reflection of collaboration, people sharing their knowledge, sharing their passion and everyone coming onboard,” owner Simon Wilson says.

The Oneoneroa development in Belmont has some key factors that make it different. Developers Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei have this to say:

Andrew Eagles, NZGBC Chief Executive, travelled down to Kirikiriroa Hamilton last week to personally deliver the 6 Homestar built rating certificate for this 16-dwelling development.

Five two-bedroom homes now house five families and make up the first Homestar 6 rated social housing complex developed by Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (OCHT).

Atkinson Harwood Architecture Ltd has achieved a Homestar 6 design rating for five houses at Te Awa as part of their “LiTe House" Design Series which are a range adaptive, sustainable and efficient designs.

Developed by Willis Bond & Co, designed by Athfield Architects and constructed by Haydn & Rollett, 132 Halsey sets a new standard in premium apartment living. Located on Auckland’s waterfront, on the corner of Halsey and Madden Streets, 132 Halsey sits in the heart of Wynyard Quarter, Auckland’s...

Oceania Healthcare has achieved another Homestar rating, this time for The Sands, a large retirement village complex in Browns Bay, North Auckland. Increasingly Oceania residents are wanting the reassurance that their apartments have been built with a softer impact on the environment and will cost...

Bupa is walking the talk with their commitment to sustainability, having recently completed their first Homestar project. It's part of an undertaking to achieve a Homestar rating on all new dwellings in their development.

There’s a fresh approach to sustainable and affordable housing coming from Solution Street. With 28 Homestar homes completed and more on the way, this modular housing company is making waves. Their compact, functional, and well-designed homes make smart use of space without compromising on the...

The two mid-rise buildings comprise 54 apartments with individually designed layouts that maximise space, sun, light and views.

Metlifecare is a leader in the provision of quality, innovative and sustainable solutions for the lifestyle and care needs of older people. As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility objectives, Metlifecare identified good synergies and opportunities to ensure their residential living units...

Some of the newest design ideas and trending building techniques are coming from those advocating smarter, healthier and more energy efficient homes. French architect and now Christchurch City Council’s Eco Design Advisor Julie Villard, has just completed her own new home in Lyttleton proudly...

The Ideal House is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3 living area family home located in Beachlands, South-East Auckland. It was designed to be an educational show-home for two years during which time it was opened every two weeks to showcase high performance building.

Botanica Mt Eden This brand new quality apartment and terrace house project completed under Homestar offers the best in urban living for homeowners. Congratulations to all those involved.

How much of a premium would you pay for a house that produced virtually no power bills, and was always warm, dry and comfortable?

The first stage of Wynyard Central includes three different styles of residences, pavilions, townhouses and apartments, offering a wide selection of contemporary homes to suit a range of lifestyles.

Guest post by Annabelle Numaguchi of Rilean Construction, a member of the New Zealand Green Building Council.

No need to sail away from quality in this container ship build. The home in Rauhuia Cres Parau, has achieved a Homestar 8 rating. It’s the first container home in New Zealand to achieve a Homestar rating, the independent tool overseen by the New Zealand Green Building Council that rates and...

Those who live at Matipo on the Green will benefit from warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes. And as accommodation costs will include rent and power they’ll be better positioned to budget for fixed costs within a shared living environment.

Hobsonville Point's first residential release embodies their vision: “To create desirable places to live by providing quality affordable living solutions that respect the environment.”

A group home builder in Hawke’s Bay achieved its first Homestar rating, offering a home that’s more energy efficient, economical to run, and comfortable to live in.

Russell Devlin at Solararchitect Ltd designed this private home.

Eddie and Hillary van Uden renovated their ex-state 1950s home in Auckland in 2009 and turned the 87 square metre, brick and tile house into a 7 star, 140 square metre home. This process was no easy feat taking into consideration that state houses in NZ were built primarily for function and...

The architecturally designed High Performance House, with Warmframe technology at HIVE received a Homestar design rating of eight – the highest in the village.

Hybrid Homes and Living Ltd is focused on designing and building great looking, warm and energy efficient sustainable homes.

Building on a restricted site was no obstacle to creating a high-quality, three-bedroom home –the architect and owners used Homestar to guide the construction, selection of materials and fit-out.

Designing a new high-performing home on the Cashmere hills, within an affordable budget

Ponsonby's new Vinegar Lane is a beautifully designed and environmentally thoughtful neighbourhood of town houses, terrace houses, boutique apartments and office space, where it is quite literally possible to live and work in the same building.

This is the first home built by Stonewood Homes to specifications that classify it as a Homestar 7-star rated home.

Two young, determined engineers have realised their vision of a Zero Energy home that also embraces great design and style. (And that’s just the beginning of the home’s sustainability credentials.)