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Low Carbon Design

Products and systems designed to reduce carbon throughout the lifetime of a building.

October 2024

Connecting Interior Design to Nature with Organoid Natural Surfaces

Organoid surfaces are 100% carbon neutral, reflecting a deep commitment to protecting the planet.

Designing for a Low Carbon Future with Ecrete and EPD On-Demand

Designing for a Low Carbon Future with Ecrete and EPD On-Demand

Explore how Allied Concrete’s low carbon solutions, Ecrete and EPD On-Demand, empower architects and builders to reduce embodied carbon and create eco-friendly buildings in line with the industry's shift toward sustainability.

Reducing Carbon in Drainage Systems

Reducing Carbon in Drainage Systems

As a local manufacturers with sustainability as a core value, Allproof provides New Zealand projects with premium and environmentally conscious solutions.

Low Carbon Design with Troldtekt Acoustic Panels

Low Carbon Design with Troldtekt Acoustic Panels

Troldtekt panels are manufactured using a combination of wood and cement to produce a low carbon acoustic panel solution.

Wool’s Carbon-Sinking Properties Ideal for Sustainable Construction

Wool’s Carbon-Sinking Properties Ideal for Sustainable Construction

Materials selection in buildings is fundamental to low carbon design and construction. While many materials can make claims for sustainability, the case for using wool to sequester carbon is firmly rooted in science.

Home-Grown Engineered Timber Innovation Supporting NZ’s First Carbon-Zero Home

Home-Grown Engineered Timber Innovation Supporting NZ’s First Carbon-Zero Home

The PLX Portal from Prolam, a hybrid timber and steel bracing solution, is a natural fit for the project, given its lower carbon footprint compared to traditional steel solutions.

Rheem Solar Solutions and Low Carbon Design

Rheem Solar Solutions and Low Carbon Design

If you can power a home with renewable energy, then you’ve taken a massive step to creating a low-emissions household.

6 Green Star Rating for University of Auckland B201 Featuring Shuttle Entrance Mat

6 Green Star Rating for University of Auckland B201 Featuring Shuttle Entrance Mat

From end of life to state-of-the-art, exceptional performance with a Green Star rating.

Living Pā Glowing with Timber, Not Steel

Living Pā Glowing with Timber, Not Steel

Red Stag TimberLab brings engineered timber Innovation to Tennent Brown’s latest Living Building Challenge project.

Powering the Future: Eco-Friendly Gate Automation Compatible with Solar Energy

Powering the Future: Eco-Friendly Gate Automation Compatible with Solar Energy

Discover how Edgesmith, in partnership with Roger Technologies, is transforming gate automation with innovative low energy motors that are compatible with solar-powered solutions. 

Embracing Mass Timber for Low Carbon Construction

Embracing Mass Timber for Low Carbon Construction

Learn more about how Woodspan's PLT and Glulam products are proving to be ideal solutions for low-carbon designs.

Trespa: Low Carbon Designed Products for Sustainable Architecture

Trespa: Low Carbon Designed Products for Sustainable Architecture

Trespa has been at the forefront of creating sustainable, low carbon design products, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimising embodied carbon throughout their product lifecycle.

How to Specify Low Carbon Louvres for Your Project

How to Specify Low Carbon Louvres for Your Project

Knowing where the aluminium in your louvres comes from can have a big impact on the sustainability of your building.

EPD Reveals Negative Carbon Footprint of saveBOARD Building Materials

EPD Reveals Negative Carbon Footprint of saveBOARD Building Materials

saveBOARD betterBRACE rigid air barrier has -5.51kgCO2/m², while the carbon footprint of saveBOARD Exposed Internal Lining is even lower at -7.4kgC02/m².

How Vynco’s Bioplastics and PCR Fittings are Cutting Carbon

How Vynco’s Bioplastics and PCR Fittings are Cutting Carbon

It's time to talk oranges. And kiwifruit. Even grapes. Why? Because this is the easiest way to conceptualise just how much Vynco's new bio and recycled plastic fittings can help the planet.

Louvretec Unveils New Solar Powered Opening Roof

Louvretec Unveils New Solar Powered Opening Roof

Introducing Louvretec’s first Solar Powered Opening Roof, featuring a slim solar panel.

Sustainable Cladding Choice with Brushed TMT Taiga for Greenhithe’s Ecological Retreat

Sustainable Cladding Choice with Brushed TMT Taiga for Greenhithe’s Ecological Retreat

Stevens Lawson Architects, in collaboration with the homeowners, selected JSC’s brushed TMT Taiga cladding for its ability to blend with the natural environment, offering both aesthetic appeal and sustainable performance.

Circular Innovation: Autex ReForm Acoustic Panels Made from Reclaimed Polyester Fibre

Circular Innovation: Autex ReForm Acoustic Panels Made from Reclaimed Polyester Fibre

The Autex ReForm Acoustic Panels, alongside their RePET initiative which recycles in-house waste from production like trimmings, highlights Autex's commitment to circularity.

KOROK’s Sustainability Journey

KOROK’s Sustainability Journey

KOROK's journey towards carbon neutrality is marked by significant milestones that reflect their commitment to reducing their environmental impact and enhancing the eco-friendliness of their products.

GreenStuf Takeback Programme: Circularity in Construction

GreenStuf Takeback Programme: Circularity in Construction

By collecting and reprocessing these materials back into new insulation, GreenStuf closes the recycling loop, ensuring that valuable resources are not lost to landfills.

The Little Building That Could: Low Carbon Design for the Windsor Substation

The Little Building That Could: Low Carbon Design for the Windsor Substation

The Windsor Substation project showcases how innovative design and sustainable materials can transform a small electrical switch room into a groundbreaking model for low-carbon infrastructure.

Innovative Roofing Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Innovative Roofing Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Nuralite is at the forefront of sustainable building practices in New Zealand, pioneering innovative roofing solutions that significantly reduce carbon emissions.

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Energy-saving products that help reduce energy usage and power bills, while minimising the building's environmental footprint.

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