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Property Professional Magazine, Autumn 2019 features article by, Dennis Dowling, DCD's Director
"The Effect of Design and Building Materials on Structure," by Dennis Dowling, published in Property Professional Magazine, Autumn 2019. Dennis Dowling draws on his experience as a premier builder of high-performance homes to discuss the pros and cons of building with various materials, including Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), Structured Insulated Panels (SIPs) and traditional timber frames.
Could Homestar be the PR Boost Sustainable Building Needs? - Home Style Green Podcast with Annabelle Numaguchi
DCD Marketing Coordinator and Homestar Assessor, Annabelle Numaguchi, explains the benefits of using the New Zealand Green Building Council tool for assessing the energy-efficiency and sustainability for homes.
Local Media Cover DCD Presentations at ONE Summit on Sustainable Practice
Kerrie Waterworth covers the reasons why NZ needs to improve its residential construction and reports on the presentations given by DCD's Dennis Dowling and Annabelle Numaguchi and Proclima's Simon Gibbons.
Where do I start when building a warm home?
You cannot ‘build your way out of bad design’ – so what materials do you need to consider at the design stage in order to build a strong, warm and healthy home?
Factors to Consider About Your New Home Site and Position for the Sun
We can guide you through the process of building a high-performance home, from concept to completion and share our expertise to build you a warm, healthy living space that best reflects your lifestyle.
DCD Sets Passive Home Benchmark
"DCD Sets Passive Home Benchmark" article features in the Business South Publication, March 2015.
