As safe as houses
Plans for the climate-safe house being built in a partnership with Otago Polytechnic and others.
Switched on
Driving down emissions
Targeting the tailpipe makes a lot of sense for a lot of very good reasons, writes Scott Willis.
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Putting solutions together
The Blueskin Energy Network smart grid provides one pathway for optimising energy efficiency, with its connected nodes generating, storing and sharing electricity. GRAPHIC: MAT PATCHETT
If our energy systems don’t bend to the winds of change something is going to give, writes Scott Willis.
A safe place to be
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Lessons in sharing power
Waitati School is benefiting itself and others in a power-sharing scheme, writes Scott Willis.
A solar array is installed at Waitati School last year. Photos: Gregor Richardson
Accommodating the future
Housing options fit for the future are emerging, writes Scott Willis.
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Moving right along
Tackling climate change will mean transporting ourselves to new ways of getting around, says Scott Willis.
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Harnessing passion for greater good
The stories that emerge from our communites in the future will be written by us.
A "modified" sign in Waitati expresses a sense of community. Photos: Supplied
Building a better future
A warm, dry, safe place to live is a basic necessity. Which means there is work to do, writes Scott Willis.
The Climate Safe House project's goal is to develop housing for areas vulnerable to climate change. It's a creative project: though the houses probably won't look like this. Photo: Getty Images
Prepare for wild ride ahead
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