SUSTAINABLE BUILDS TRAIL

The Builds Trail invites you to connect with owners and experts who have decided to build with the environment in mind.  

Explore a range of technologies and materials including passive or energy generating set-ups, water collection, and even builds made from rammed earth and hempcrete.

Whether your plans are large-scale or tiny, reno or new build, you will discover inspiration and friendly advice on a range of aspects from owners and experts.  

Each build is offering one or more free or affordable tour and talk.

Check out what is on offer on the schedule, or full tour details under each property.

Register for Builds and Farms tours & events here.

BUILDS EVENTS

Electrify My Whare

10 Nov  5.30pm-8pm (Mon)

Novotel New Plymouth, cnr of Hobson St & Leach St, NP

$15 inc nibbles, cash bar

Join Mike Casey and local experts to know why electrification is a win-win for your household—your pocket and the planet! Find out where to start, make connections with experts and like-minds.

Affordable Passive Design

13 Nov  5.30pm - 7.30pm (Thu)

Fenton St Art Collective, 11 Fenton St, Stratford

$25 inc nibbles & gin (or beverage of your choice)

Join the New Zealand Institute of Architects' Jono Murdoch for an insightful talk on sustainable design.  Practical strategies to improve the thermal performance of your build or reno—without adding cost.

builds properties

B1. BUILDING TRADERS

TINY BUILD

Talks & tours

• Designing and building small transportable living spaces for a variety of uses.

B2. MAGPIE'S REST 

PASSIVE SOLAR

Talks & tours

• How the smart design can harness the natural elements - without solar panels.

B3. KAHU GLEN   

HEMPCRETE

Talks & tours

• Building and living in a hempcrete home.