SUPERHOME MOVEMENT
Maple Fern – High Performing Homes supports the vision of the ‘Superhome Movement’, a non-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting change in the New Zealand building industry through education, supporting good business, and lobbying for change. Their goal is to raise standards so that all new homes are healthier and more energy efficient, while also promoting environmental, economic, and socially sustainable practices.
HOW TO CREATE A SUPERHOME
Key points about creating healthy, energy efficient homes:
home orientation
INSULATION
WINDOWS
FOUNDATIONS
HEATING
VENTILATION
AIRTIGHTNESS
MOISTURE CONTROL
rainwater harvesting
energy
sustainable construction
ventilation
landscaping