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Everybody come and visit The Building Excellence Group Superhome Movement meeting on the 20th of June!

Auckland Superhome Movement Meeting 20 June 2017 Auckland Superhome Movement  Meeting Date - 20th June 2017 Time - 5.30pm Venue - Building Excellence Group Address - 18 Customs Street East Cost - FREE Opposite Kiwi Bank branch. Downtown Auckland by Britomart train station. Delegates should make their way up the stairs to level 3 (top floor – lift…

Recently we were published in Britomart's 20th edition, showcasing companies that are taking a lead on sustainability- Read Page 32 !!! http://britomart.org/britomart-magazine/

Would you like to work smarter and sleep sounder? It can happen due to Green Buildings.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/dec/16/green-buildings-make-you-work-smarter-and-sleep-sounder-study-reveals

Green buildings make you work smarter and sleep sounder, study reveals Improved light, ventilation and heat control can boost workers’ productivity by thousands of dollars a year and reduce instances of sick building syndrome

These 100% sustainable shoes are made of recycled polyester, waste and illegal fishing nets from the sea.

"The industry can't afford to wait for directions any longer. Together with the network of Parley for the Oceans, we have started taking action and creating new sustainable materials and innovations for athletes.” Eric Liedtke Adidad Board member.

http://www.iflscience.com/technology/3d-printed-sneakers-made-ocean-plastic-showcased-adidas

These 3D-Printed Sneakers Are Made From The Trash We Throw Into The Ocean Coinciding with the historic Paris climate change agreement, sporting goods giant adidas has shown off its new snea

Hobbiton won't be the only place with hobbit houses anymore. It's now possible to built your own green hobbit house in just three days!
http://inhabitat.com/a-green-roofed-hobbit-home-anyone-can-build-in-just-3-days/

A green-roofed Hobbit home anyone can build in just 3 days Magic Green Homes fabricates small homes using prefab vaulted panels and covers them with soil.

This is a low-cost LED lamp that uses plants and soil as battery. This lamp will give everyone electricity everywhere.

http://news.discovery.com/tech/alternative-power-sources/plant-lamp-draws-electricity-from-soil-151124.htm

'Plant Lamp' Draws Electricity from Soil : DNews Innovative renewable energy system could be a game-changer for remote communities. Continue reading →

Would you want to live on a floating University? This manta ray-shaped city is the future.

http://news.discovery.com/tech/alternative-power-sources/manta-ray-shaped-city-is-a-floating-university-150929.htm

Manta Ray-Shaped City Is A Floating University : DNews Capable of carrying up to 7,000 students, researchers and professors, the 3,000-foot vessel runs completely on renewable energy, producing no waste.

The goal of the Dutch railway is to be fully wind powered by 2018.

http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/energy/blogs/by-2018-dutch-rail-system-completely-powered-wind

By 2018, Dutch rail will be fully powered by wind In a nation where transportation claims 20 percent of CO2 emissions, train travel will soon be a zero-emission affair.

This article perfectly shows that every amazing house can also be a green house.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/08/green-building-home-technology_n_5642395.html?cps=gravity_2845_3483456402237605195

9 Gorgeous Houses That Prove Your Dream Home Is Also A Green Home What is sustainability, and what would it look like in your own home? There are a lot of things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint, like going vegetarian or driving an electric car, but chance

Look at how far the technology has already developed.....and there is still a long way to go.
http://www.popsci.com/how-to-stash-sunlight

From Our Archives: How To Stash Sunlight Things have only gotten better since 1949

The entire world could be powered by renewables by 2050!

http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/stanford-study-says-world-could-be-fully-powered-renewables-2050.html

Stanford study says world could be fully powered by renewables by 2050 A mix of wind, solar and hydro power could replace fossil fuels in every country in the world.

According to the Rainwater Harvesting Association, Australia could save billions of dollars by implementing water efficiency measures in the planning policies.
http://www.thefifthestate.com.au/innovation/energy/rainwater-harvesting-could-save-australia-billions/79358

The Fifth Estate | Rainwater harvesting could save Australia billions Green buildings and sustainable cities – news and views