Where possible we will encourage sustainable and low carbon building techniques. Energy conservation in buildings will also be encouraged.
We will work to reduce emissions from buildings during their construction and operation, and also ensure New Zealand’s buildings are resilient enough to withstand changing climate conditions. Energy efficiency and carbon emissions are core considerations when building - just as important as safety and cost.
We encourage buildings to be designed and constructed to use as little energy and water as practical, meaning less greenhouse gas emissions. Reusing buildings and recycling materials will also be an important part of the building process and we will work with local suppliers so they can gear up and support these product streams.
As well as reducing carbon emissions, these changes should help homes to be warmer, drier, better ventilated and to provide a healthier place to work and live.
Building owners will understand their options, and what to ask for to get an efficient building with a low climate impact.
Our building and construction workers will have the right skills to design and build for energy efficiency, low embodied carbon, and climate resilience.