Home Design
Building environmentally friendly homes doesn’t have to cost the earth
Sustainable By Natasha Parrant
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Many Kiwis want to live more sustainably, as it’s energy-efficient, waterefficient, recyclable, reduces waste, and there’s less air pollution, which is better for the environment. What a lot of Kiwis question is whether it’s more expensive to live sustainably?
The costs of an energy-efficient house depend on someone’s wants, needs, and budget. No matter how big or small a project is, builders can use various sustainable resources that aren’t necessarily budget-heavy. Craft Homes’ high performance home in Red Beach, Auckland.
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