
A Learning Process
Many New Zealand builders, designers and tradies recognise the importance of learning new techniques and design principles to deliver better quality housing to their clients.
It’s an ongoing process as clients and industry professionals build awareness of what can be done, what smart innovations are now available, and the benefits and savings that are possible.



“There's a lot of builders who don't understand the science behind it – ‘Why make it more airtight? Why put in more insulation?’ – they just want to to it to the standard. But if you just do it to the standard, you're going to have a cold, mouldy home. Whereas, if you put that extra insulation in, put in ventilation etc, you're going to have a client with a warm and healthy home.”
Dave Gunter: Coastal Designs

“With The Superhome Movement, we've got designers and builders who are comfortable with the principles of creating high-performance homes. It important to get the right connections with design community, the build community, and the punter out there who is interested – getting the right people on your team!”
Tony Biesiek: Imagine Architecture

“We have a lot of builders and tradespeople who understand it, and are onboard with most aspects of it. They really like the idea that they are building better than the average. They can achieve the goal simply by using pragmatic solutions – they don't need any particular specialist training!”
Peter Davis: AD Architecue

“There's plenty of tools and information out there that's available for clients, and even builders and subcontractors to gain knowledge on how to do things better. Once you KNOW how to do better, you DO do better! The houses that we build – we want to make each one better than the last!”
Dan Saunders: Dan Saunders Construction

“Over recent years the industry has started to change, and now it's recognised for instance, that by using LVL framing you don't need to use horizontal dwangs... It's important that the architect and everyone involved, understands the principles and are committed to wanting to improve the performance of the home.”
Guy Gillespie: Character Builders
