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Bringing together building knowledge 
BRANZ.co.nz 4993
Providing research, testing and information for the building and construction industry 
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Books, bulletins, seminars, study reports, downloads, details and more... 
Build magazine 7991
New Zealand's premier building industry information resource offering impartial expert advice both online and as a hard copy magazine. 
Maintaining my home 2096
Practical advice on how to maintain different parts of your home, and on related issues. 
Maintenance schedules 195
Create a maintenance schedule for a new house, print a copy for the owners, and save a copy for your own files. 
Level 450
The authority on designing and building sustainable homes 
Renovate 320
The technical resource for industry on the renovation of houses from different eras 
Weathertight 98
Building basics for making homes weathertight 
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Explore our range of interactive tools and resources 
Level | Authority on Sustainable Homes | Subsidiary of BRANZ Ltd
From www.level.org.nz
Level will help you design and build homes which have less impact on the environment and are healthier, more comfortable, and have lower running costs. Consultations have opened on the biggest change to building laws in over a decade. Read more. Many rental properties will need heating, insulation...
http://www.level.org.nz/
Designing to make a building energy efficient
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. A typical New Zealand home consumes 10,500 kWh of energy per year. Approximately 5,800®8,500 kWh of that is electricity (depending on location), with an average house using 7,000 kWh. All energy consumption...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/
Ventilation, what and how it makes a more energy efficient home
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Ventilation is required to remove moisture and airborne pollutants from a home to protect the health and comfort of people living there. Ventilation can also be important for temperature control, particularly in...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/active-ventilation/
Air extraction systems and energy efficiency
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Air extraction systems remove moist or polluted air, typically from kitchens and bathrooms, to the outside. On this page: Extraction rate Fans Ductwork Extract location Exhaust location With an air extraction system,...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/active-ventilation/air-extraction-systems/
Air supply ventilation and energy efficiency
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Mechanical ventilation systems may be necessary where passive ventilation is not sufficient to meet Building Code requirements. On this page: Components of an air supply ventilation system Fresh air heating Ventilation system...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/active-ventilation/air-supply-ventilation-systems/
Heat and energy recovery ventilation systems | HRV | ERV
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Heat recovery ventilation (HRV) and energy recovery ventilation (ERV) can provide cost effective ventilation systems that also reduce moisture and heat loss. On this page: Advantages of heat and energy recovery ventilation...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/active-ventilation/air-supply-ventilation-systems/heat-and-energy-recovery-ventilation-systems/
Saving energy by choosing the right appliances?
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Energy and water use can be reduced significantly, without any reduction in building occupants® quality of life, by specifying efficient appliances. Appliances such as whiteware, heated towel rails, televisions and DVDs in...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/appliances/
Energy efficient appliances will save you money
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Energy use can be minimised by the selection of energy efficient appliances. On this page: Energy rating and labeling schemes Ovens Cooktops Microwave ovens Fridges and freezers Clothes washers and dryers, and...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/appliances/selecting-energy-efficient-appliances/
Saving power by leaving appliances in standby mode
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Some appliances left in standby mode can consume a significant amount of energy. Many appliances have a standby mode during which they are not providing useful output but still consume energy. Some...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/appliances/standby-mode/
Bioenergy and Biofuels
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Solid, liquid and gaseous biofuels are becoming more widely used in New Zealand, and have the potential to meet a lot more of our energy demands. In the construction sector they can...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/bioenergy-and-biofuels/