Other Resources
Providing independent information and links to guidelines and tools to help design and construct sustainable buildings.
Tools: Introduction
This section provides information and links to guidelines and tools New Zealand architects, designers, specifiers and builders can use in the design and construction of sustainable buildings.
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Business Sustainability ToolsTo help you run your business sustainably.
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Materials Life Cycle Analysis ToolsDatabases on the environmental impact of building materials.
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Energy Performance ToolsTo help you assess buildings’ thermal performance, calculate greenhouse emissions, and specify efficient windows, doors and materials.
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Design GuidesGuidelines on sustainable building and urban design.
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Building Rating Schemes/ToolsTo help you rate homes and neighbourhoods’ energy use and sustainability.
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Eco Design AdvisorsA free service that provides information about energy and water use and materials on house building projects