The star homes of NZ
Julie and Edward's home has a 9 Homestar rating, only the second in NZ to achieve this world-class level of quality.
Homestar is a comprehensive, independent, national rating tool that measures the health, warmth and efficiency of NZ houses. It's overseen by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC).
Most existing NZ homes would only achieve a 2-3 Homestar rating. Most new homes, which are built to the minimum standards of the Building Code, would achieve a 3-4.
The best homes are rated on a 6-10 scale. A 6 Homestar (or higher) house will be warmer, drier, healthier, and have power bills approximately half those of the typical new build (3-4 Homestar).
A 10 Homestar rating is a world-leading house in terms of warmth, efficiency, with minimal waste and environmental impact. www.nzgbc.org.nz/homestar