How do you make a healthy, comfortable home that's sustainable and cost effective?
A 'green' home is the foundation of living a green lifestyle. Join me as I interview leading architects from around the world and discuss the how, why and who of eco homes and sustainable design. From simple energy saving tips to insulation upgrades, kitchen remodelling, solar power and insulating concrete slabs. #Feedback to matthew@homestylegreen.com
We got the band back together!
I caught up with Sharon Robinson and Glenn Harley to discuss some topical housing issues, including;
- The legacy of Minister Chris Penk
- "The right houses, in the right place", according to Minister Chris Bishop
- H1 and timber fraction in walls Links:
- Sharon's new book, "Babe! Let's build a house", https://www.smartlivingspaces.nz/book
- Community Housing https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/community/1055757/growing-homelessness-linked-to-tighter-emergency-housing-rules-community-leader-says
- Housing Dashboard https://www.hud.govt.nz/stats-and-insights/the-government-housing-dashboard/social-housing
- I'm loving watching videos from BAS Renovations in Michigan. https://www.facebook.com/B.A.S.Renovations.734
- Comfortech H1 Hub counter batten wall solution https://www.comfortech.co.nz/h1-hub/wall-insulation-solutions/
- OSM 3604 https://www.osm3604.nz/
- Upcoming energy modelling training
https://nzgbc.org.nz/homestar-training
- Check out more interviews on the Passive House Podcast
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast
31 Jul 2026
Passive House is a Team Sport with Tom Webster and Joe Lyth
Passive House Institute New Zealand has just wrapped up its two-day conference in Auckland, with the theme of 'Passive House is a team sport'. Among the speakers was Tom Webster, registered Architect and host of Grand Designs New Zealand. I caught up with Tom and current PHINZ Chair Joe Lyth at the end of day 1.
16 Jan 2026
Build Aotearoa January 2026
Welcome to the first episode of Build Aotearoa for 2026.
Coming up this year, the NZGBC will be celebrating 20 years of advocating for better buildings in New Zealand. The update of the update of H1 is bedding in, but many builders are turning their attention to roof condensation and overheating. And the market seems to be in a prolonged period of 'cautious optimism'.
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