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With spring almost here it's time to start thinking of ways to make your roof work for you.
Check out Sust's latest article to find out how the Zero Energy House used solar hot water to reduce its electricity consumption by up to 40%.

Saving energy with solar hot water Zero Energy House | The energy used to heat water accounts for around 30% of a typical home's energy bills. Installing a solar hot water system with highly efficient components allowed the Zero Energy House to significantly reduce this.

Thom Gill's career as an architect spans more than 20 years. He is the director of Studio Nord, as well as the co-founder and lead architect of Cohaus, Auckland's first urban cohousing development. Learn more about his experience and approach to architecture in the link below.

Sust people | Thom Gill Thom is the director of Studio Nord, an Auckland-based architecture practice that places community at the heart of their work. His approach to architecture has been shaped by more than 20 years of experience both in New Zealand and overseas.

INTELLO® PLUS is a key product for any high-performing building. This intelligent air barrier keeps buildings warmer and drier year-round by preventing moisture and unwanted airflow from entering walls and roofs.

Learn more about this product, its benefits and how it's been used in Sust's featured projects by clicking on the link below.

Sust products | INTELLO® PLUS Intelligent Air Barrier with Hydrosafe™ technology INTELLO® PLUS is a high-performance reinforced vapour control layer that eliminates condensation, damp, mould and rot. The result is structural soundness, enhanced thermal performance, reduced CO2 emissions and improved indoor air quality.

All this time spent indoors got us thinking how important a well-designed building envelope is for our comfort and well-being. That's why we're sharing two articles on Camp Glenorchy's approach to getting this key element just right. Find the articles in the link below.

Sust news | Shining the spotlight on the building envelope

Sust's latest profiles feature renewable energy consultant Shay Brazier and KNX smart automation.

To find out how both Shay and KNX played a key role in earning yet another award for Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat follow the link below.

Sust news | A fortnight of energy innovation at Sust Discover how the latest professional and the latest product to be profiled on Sust are linked to another award received by Camp Glenorchy.

Shay Brazier is a renewable energy consultant at the forefront of his field in New Zealand. He's the founder of Revolve Energy, a consultancy focused on the design and implementation of renewable energy and energy management solutions. He's also the owner of the Zero Energy House in Auckland.

Find out more about his career and innovative work, now live on Sust: www.sust.io/people/shay-brazier

Cohaus is now live on Sust!

Follow the journey of this trail-blazing group of people financing and designing their own medium density development in Auckland by clicking the link below.

Sust news | Cohaus on Sust: a story of community-led development Today we’re launching Sust’s profile of Cohaus, an innovative housing development under construction in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn.

The Mayor announced this week that all Council Community Facilities buildings will switch to sustainable energy. There’s a way this could empower hundreds of other buildings to follow. Read more in the link below.

Sust news | Leaving a trail for others to follow The leadership taken in switching Council buildings to sustainable energy must include sharing lessons learned if others are to follow.

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