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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.
How to Build a Passive House-Home Style Green podcast with Dennis Dowling
Dennis Dowling, director and founder of DCD, explains the principles behind Passive House in a podcast interview with Matthew Cutler Welsh of Home Style Green.
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?
How different is a thermally efficient home?
Our homes are easier to heat and require less energy to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout all seasons.
What materials should I use?
Regardless of how involved you are in choosing materials for your new home, make sure you ask these questions to ensure you are confident about the decisions that are being made.
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.
