Beacon

Eco-Design Advisors offer free and independent advice on home on improving your home’s design.  They can advise on:

• reducing energy and water use
• improving warmth and comfort
• using healthier and more environmentally friendly materials

Eco Design Advisors provide advice for both homeowners and building professionals working on home building or renovation projects. They have access to a large number of specialist design assistance tools, assessment methods and hardcopy all for free.   Home designs can be emailed to advisors and discussed over the phone or during site visits.

The Eco Design Advisor service is provided free by the following councils:

• Auckland
• Hamilton City
• Palmerston North
• Kapiti Coast District
• Hutt City
• Wellington City
• Nelson City

Visit the Eco Design Advisor website for contact details.

 

Review of the Eco Design Advisor Service

Beacon Pathway reviewed the success of the service in 2010 and found that homeowners who used the service were very happy with the information and advice they received.  For homeowners that received in-depth assistance, there was a significant improvement to the designs and performance of the dwellings.  Beacon’s report is below.

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  31-Aug-2010 (Report EDA/1)

  A Review of the Eco Design Advisor Service (PDF 253KB)

  Lois Easton

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