Welcome to Level.
The authority on sustainable building.
Level will help you design and build homes which have less impact on the environment and are healthier, more comfortable, and have lower running costs.
Understanding a building site is key to designing or substantially renovating a house that will minimise its impact on the environment, minimise the use of resources and be comfortable and healthier to live in. Our recently refreshed sections on Site Analysis and Site Use have the information you need.
Site Analysis
Understanding all the features of a site, using and protecting the best, and minimising the impact of the worst.
Site Use
Considering how a building and site impact on each other, enhancing energy efficiency, comfort and convenience.
Energy
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm.
Material Use
Specifying efficient use of materials and considering their impact from manufacture to disposal.
Passive Design
Designing the building and the spaces within it to benefit from natural light, ventilation and even temperatures.
Other Resources
Providing independent information and links to guidelines and tools to help design and construct sustainable buildings.
Health and Safety
Taking care with materials, equipment and work procedures and dealing with hazards.
Water
Designing homes to use water efficiently, reduce costs and cope with more frequent droughts or storms.
Wet Areas
Designing and detailing to ensure water remains within the wet area and to deal with the effects of humidity and moisture.
Latest updates to the site
We’ve just refreshed and expanded our Health and Safety section – what you need to know about staying safe and well on construction sites.
Latest resources
- www.rebri.org.nz is packed with tips for builders on using materials, energy, time and money more effectively.
- To buy any BRANZ publication, see www.branz.co.nz or ph 0800 80 80 85 (press 2).