Newsletter
Advanced Living Homes brings you the latest publications and new about sustainable and energy efficient construction.
So, please check back regularly for updates
May 2 2011: We have added a new page with questions and answers on the MgO board we provide, Magnum board, through Quantum X Building Supplier. You can read it here...
May 1 2011: We'll be uploading some designs into the Hill and 2 Storey categories today. That will complete populating of each section and now begins the task of adding in plans to each one to provide you with the best selection of house plans in New Zealand. We have around 300 in total to put up on the site, so it will take a while, but please re-visit those pages regularly for ideas. We can create a custom design easily too, of course, at very reasonable rates.
Came across a NZ website describing an experiment in the UK on energy efficiency of hemp insulation and it's "virtual thermal mass". You can read it here...
Also found another interesting article on sustainable design in NZ, especially in kitchen and bathroom trends, which is where Purepanel™ comes into its own in use in kitchens and furniture. You can read the article here...
April 30 2011: We have now added a Discussion Forum to the website. You can find it by using the Quick link above or by clicking here...
April 27 2011: Latest release of "Health Based Building" by David Mosrie. This is a vital article is 'short sharp shock' of reality for those that accept conventional construction methods and materials as the way forward. The value of this publication cannot be under estimated. Read the article here...