Links to related websites

New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) NZIA is the professional body of registered architects in New Zealand. It is committed to promoting architecture which enhances the living environment of all New Zealanders. www.nzia.co.nz

Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre Te Whaea is the home to Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School and the New Zealand School of Dance. See what this 'centre of excellence' set in Wellington's nature reserve in Newtown, has to offer students and tutors of dance and drama. http://www.tewhaea.org.nz

Hatuma Stone See ways that pure limestone rock, crafted by nature over two million years, have been incorporated in buildings and landscaping. www.hatumastone.co.nz

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Apply for a loan for solar water heating through EECA's Solar Water Heating Finance Assistance Programme. http://www.eeca.govt.nz

Usable Buildings Find out about the Post-Occupancy Review of Buildings and their Engineering (Probe studies), a research project which ran from 1995–2002 under the Partners in Innovation scheme (jointly funded by the UK Government and The Builder Group, publishers of Building Services Journal). It was carried out by Energy for Sustainable Development, William Bordass Associates, Building Use Studies and Target Energy Services. http://www.usablebuildings.co.uk

Solar Homes Visit the website of New Zealand architects committed to advancing the understanding and use of natural energy in habitable buildings; houses, schools, workplaces, and places to play and relax. Find out about buildings designed for the best natural solar warming or solar shading, natural ventilation, and the control of humidity by management of water. www.solarhomes.com

EcoInnovation Find out about renewable energy products and solutions for your building projects. www.ecoinn.co.nz

Wellwind Energy Ltd Find out about sustainable energy solutions from a New Zealand company specialising in the supply, installation, and service of renewable energy equipment, in particular for the direct use of wind and solar energy. http://www.wellwindenergy.co.nz

Spinks Energy Systems Information about wind and solar energy. http://www.spinksenergy.co.nz/index.html

Solar House Day This annual event is organised by the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society (ANZSES). See the Wadestown solar house entry for 2002. www.solarhouseday.com/examples/ni.html

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