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Editor’s Note
As a New Zealander, I don’t take having a warm home for granted. Like many Kiwis, I grew up being told to put on another layer of clothing while my family huddled around a radiant bar heater on winter nights.
How is it that being warm in our homes was ever considered a luxury? Maybe it’s something to do with our hardy pioneering roots. Whatever the reason, I’m excited to say that changes are now in place to make our homes warmer and healthier!
In this issue, we delve into the impacts of the H1 Energy Efficiency changes in the Building Code. These changes are guided by the vision of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to build healthier, more energy-efficient homes as a response to climate change and to keep up with international standards.
Our homes in this issue combine striking design with breathtaking views. There’s a stunning elevated property with outstanding views in Scarborough, a beautiful H-shaped home in rural Central Otago, an imposing Wa¯naka retreat with lake views, a luxurious mountainside eco-lodge, a gracious marina-side residence in Pauanui and a relaxed seaside village home on the Spanish island of Mallorca.
I hope this issue of abode finds you in a warm and cosy home and, if not, that you’re feeling inspired when you read about the changes that are now in place to make all new homes in Aotearoa warmer, healthier and more energy efficient.
Shelley Sweeney EDITOR editor@abodemagazine.co.nz
PUBLISHER
Twenty Seven Publishers Ltd lisa@27publishers.co.nz
EDITOR
Shelley Sweeney editor@abodemagazine.co.nz
ART DIRECTION & PRODUCTION
Jen McBride jen@27publishers.co.nz
ADVERTISING DESIGN
Rachel Brodrick designer@27publishers.co.nz
DEPUTY EDITOR
Kathy Catton kathy@27publishers.co.nz
GENERAL MANAGER AND SALES
Caroline Martin caroline@27publishers.co.nz
CONTRIBUTORS
Robyn Alexander, Kathy Catton, Jamie Corbel, Greg Cox, Gareth Harvey, Charlie Rose Jackson, Dean McGuigan, Tony Milne, Sam Parish, Dennis Radermacher, Tonia Shuttleworth, Liam Stretch
Blueprint, Christchurch
ISSN 2703-3279
ISSN 2703-4445 (Online)
