Upcoming Eco Events

Passive Solar, Zero Energy House, Waikato, New Zealand. 1. Overview: An experimental passive solar energy efficient building designed for a realistic outcome and budget explores the possibility of a ‘zero energy house’ in a New Zealand rural setting. The primary inspiration for this three bedroom house was to create a sustainable architec...

Saturday 4th September 10 - 4, Kaiwaka Tutors: Sabine Drueckler and Wolfgang Hiepe Cost: $90 Design your life to use more renewable energy, and get away with using less. This workshop will explore the philosophical and ecological ideas which make us change the way we live. Looks at how much electricity you really need. How can you reduce your ...

Lynda Hallinan Living off of the Produce (and the Proceeds) of My Own Garden To be held at: CCS DISABILITY ACTION 14 ERSON Ave, Royal Oak. Auckland 7-9pm.

Topics covered… Making and laying Adobe Bricks Building walls and furniture from cob, light-earth, wattle-and-daub (traditional techniques) Sculpting an outdoor pizza oven Experimentation with earthen plasters, natural paints and sealants Earthbuilding theory and professional techniques Visit of a commercial Adobe Brickyard and view realize...

Join us for an inspirational informative day trip around Gisborne's Eco homes. Participants will gain valuable knowledge through question/answer sessions with owner/builders and co host Steve Jaycock, Architectural designer from BBE. (Building Biology and Ecology Institute) Seating is limited, so bookings are essential and must be made before F...

This annual event is put on by EBANZ to expand the knowledge base about earth building for all interested people: maybe you are going to build in earth soon and want to meet knowledgeable people? Maybe you are an architect needing more information about technical aspects of earthen building? Just interested in going on a tour? I am! Join me and oth...

New Brighton Project is currently working on establishing NZ’s first weekly Eco Market in New Brighton which will be launched on the 31st of October, 10am-2pm. We are still looking for stallholders, workshop presenters and non-profit organisations who would like to be part of this exciting venture. Here some examples of what we are looking ...

5th – 7th November 2010, Nelson When… Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th November 2010 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Where… SolidEarth Adobe Brickyard, Wakapuaka, Nelson North Costs… $ 270.00 for the three days. This includes materials and theoretical information. Hot drinks and a warm lunch will be provided. Please bring your own snacks. ...

21-27 November 2010 8:30am-5:00pm each day, with evening events throughout the week Struan Farm Retreat, Geraldine, South Canterbury Cost: $1015.00 NZD (includes the 6-day workshop and food / dormitory-style accommodation) This six-day intensive workshop is open to professionals working in the design and construction industry, homeowner/build...

Switch off your lights for an hour! Support positive action to combat climate change. The event is organised by the WWF, and sees people in over 4000 cities around the world switching off their lights in support of positive action to combat climate change. Could your school promote or participate in Earth Hour as part of your Action Celebrat...