Be part of an Eco Subdivision - Haumoana

Project Principles

1. Harmonious with nature
2. Sustainable human settlement
3. Education and public awareness of sustainability
4. Buildings to feature environmentally responsible construction
5. Sustainable production of food for the neighbourhood and wider community with a “Buy Local” emphasis
6. Principles of Permaculture- earth care, people care
7. Meet food, water and energy needs locally

1. Advanced sustainable architecture and technology
2. Buildings oriented and designed for energy efficiency using passive solar design, solar hot water heating, and incorporating other renewable technologies where appropriate
3. Building materials and componentry chosen for energy content, toxicity, environmental impact, durability and recyclability
4. Rainwater collection for household and garden use, on site storm –water and waste water treatment.
5. Clustering of buildings to minimize access and roading, and to allow for maximum productive land and recreation.
6. Comprehensive site development based on permaculture principles to include productive landscaping and organic gardening principles
7. To be in a unique position to trial, monitor and demonstrate sustainable technologies and methods

1. To accommodate young, middle and older age groups to create a diverse intergenerational village
2. To build a stronger sense of community with common spaces incorporating a meeting house, common areas.
3. Cars confined to site edges to create “walking safe” and “people friendly” zones

1. Shared workshop, office facilities, laundry, common appliances, commercial kitchen
2. Retail shop on site for sale of surplus goods
3. Reduction in house running costs- energy efficiency
4. Structured co-operation of tasks – child care, elder care, car pooling etc..
5. Full title ownership including a common property share
6. Body corporate management