Homestar

16/09/2026

You need to check for these things when you're looking for your next home 🏠
Matthew from New Zealand Green Building Council - NZGBC shared his take on current state of homes in the OneRoof article below. Start looking for the (Home)stars!

https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/why-a-code-compliant-home-is-a-lower-bar-than-you-think-50150

14/09/2026

A code-compliant home doesn't automatically mean it will be warm, dry and comfortable to live in. 🏡

The New Zealand Building Code sets important minimum requirements, but it can miss the mark on important things like consistent ventilation and energy efficiency.

Using energy modelling and looking for independent certifications like Homestar, can take the guesswork out of your build and help you know exactly how a home will perform, before construction even starts.

Don't just settle for the minimum standard. Click the link below to learn what questions you should be asking your builder!

https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/why-a-code-compliant-home-is-a-lower-bar-than-you-think-50150

07/09/2026

Homestar™ is a national rating tool that independently certifies the design and construction of new homes. A Homestar-rated home shows your home is built to a higher, independently assessed standard.

Administered by the New Zealand Green Building Council - NZGBC, Homestar™ rates homes on a scale of 6-10 stars across health, comfort and energy efficiency.

14/05/2026

Cut through the confusion.

Join our next Better by Design: Residential Energy Modelling Workshop in Queenstown on 20 May.

This hands-on event shows builders, designers, and developers how to stay ahead, - using modelling to make faster, better design decisions. It's essential training plus a free 30-day ECCHO licence so you can test & learn.

Modelling gives the full picture of how home designs will perform — not just what’s in the walls. Modelling can assess glazing, shading, layout and orientation to show real-world comfort, temperature and performance outcomes that the schedule method simply can’t capture.

Who should come?
- Builders & group home builders wanting easier, clearer compliance
- Designers & engineers seeking efficient, accurate pathways
- Developers who want reliable, marketable performance outcomes
- Community housing providers & councils committed to better-quality homes

Cut through the confusion. This hands-on Residential Energy Modelling Workshop shows builders, designers, and developers how to stay ahead, - using modelling to make faster, better design decisions.