In a rush of activity, the Te Wharehou o Tūhoe Building is almost complete. In an aim to become New Zealand’s first “Living Building” the structure will strive to meet stringent guidelines set down by the International Living Futures Institute.
Good news. Abodo has achieved CodeMark certification for its range of naturally durable weatherboard cladding products.
There will be no rehab required for the new Longbush Ecosanctuary Welcome Centre. It will be clad in chemical free Heart Douglas fir – donated by Abodo Wood.
Abodo Wood will be presenting at the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) Green Room in August.
For those contemplating a raised access deck, there is good news ahead.
The “Ze House” is a unique project recently completed in Brittany, France.
A certified ‘living building’ is one that biologically enhances its environment and, as yet, none exist in New Zealand. That’s about to change with the construction of Ngai Tuhoe’s new headquarters.