LowCO, Waiata Shores
LowCO, Waiata Shores
Our plans for the future
We believe a low-carbon future is within reach for all Kiwi homes. To show what’s possible we’re introducing you to LowCO, our low energy, low carbon and low water use pilot homes project at Waiata Shores, Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.
This year, we will take you on a journey. We will show you how LowCO has been designed to have seven times less carbon, and use half the electricity and water of a standard built home. The people who will ultimately live here will be healthier, warmer and drier and have less bills to pay. You will hear from many people contributing to this ambitious project.
Follow us on our LowCO journey. These are our plans for the future.
Our LowCO journey
Introducing you to LowCO
Our low energy, low carbon and low water use pilot homes project at Waiata Shores, Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.
Meet the team behind LowCo
Tim Ross, Architype, and our very own Daniel Forwood take us through the design elements for LowCO.
Watch LowCO being manufactured at Clever Core and assembled on-site
In this video, you’ll hear from Bruce Chave GM at Clever Core, and Simon Mander from Metro Glass.
Reducing Water Consumption
One of our ambitious targets for LowCO is to try to reduce water consumption per person by over 50%. We’ve partnered with Watercare to help us achieve this target.
Inside LowCO
We're excited to take you inside LowCO to share another big moment in our construction journey—the first of two blower door tests.
External insulation on LowCO
In order to give LowCO protection against heat in summer, cold in winter, noise and moisture we have increased the home’s draft proofing, ventilation and insulation.
See LowCO in real time
Useful resources
Newsroom
Taking the ‘gas’ out of green house:
How to cut 270T of residential CO2 down to 39
SBN Case Study
To take action against climate change, the residential building sector must do things differently.
Our first Low Carbon home
Interested in LowCO – learn more about our pilot project by reading our blog
Reducing Water Consumption starts with LowCO
Learn more about our ambitions target to reduce water consumption.
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