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Changing the way the world builds

High-performance insulation products that have longer life cycles.28 July 20204 min read

The power of the earth: how to heat your home with energy from below the ground

Geothermal heat pumps are the latest in green heating and their power is catching on fast in New Zealand,...21 July 20204 min read

Infrared heating: no witchcraft, just good science

Ditch your costly, inefficient heating and trade up to a radiant future.14 July 20203 min read

XTHERM: turning home insulation inside out

Insulating your home from the outside is just good sense.13 July 20202 min read

JG Aura wireless: home heating just got smarter

Wirelessly control up to eight heating zones in your home.13 July 20202 min read

Ata Touch—intuitive, energy-saving home automation

Human-centred technology with fully integrated single-platform convenience. 13 July 20204 min read

What lies beneath: how recycled glass is being used to create green insulation

Nonagenarian insulation products are taking us into the future. 16 June 20202 min read

Building without heating: how to build healthy, comfortable homes with virtually no heating

In today’s technological, resource-filled world, there is no excuse for New Zealand homes to be damp, cold...20 May 202010 min read

How to choose the best cost-effective outdoor heating

Heating the outdoors can bring new life into your outdoor areas, and with the right fuel can do so at an...14 May 20204 min read

Walking soundly with acoustic cork underlay

If it's eco credentials you're after, look no further than cork. 12 May 20203 min read

5 striking contemporary indoor fire designs

Rich and luxurious heat is not the only thing contemporary wood fires have to offer. 12 May 20204 min read

Insulation: what are the options?

With all the different insulation materials on the market, how do you know which one is right for your home? 08 May 20206 min read

What is a high performance home?

Maximising passive solar gain, natural ventilation and effective insulation are just some of the many varied...07 May 20209 min read

4 innovative home heating solutions

There's more than one way to heat a home: here are a few of the more innovative options available. 05 May 20204 min read

Sustainable Hot Water on Tap

A Reclaim CO2 hot water heat pump system will have you singing in the shower again. 28 April 20204 min read

Unhealthy homes could swing election votes

Just under half of Kiwis say they’d be more likely to vote for a political party that promised to fix the...28 February 20201 min read

Heat loss is expensive: here’s how to avoid it

Spray foam insulation has been used for decades - for everything from spacecraft to planes, boats, containers...10 February 20203 min read

Heating and cooling for a low-carbon future

How do we heat and cool our homes in line with the new Zero Carbon legislation?18 November 20196 min read

Designing with fire: the landscape woodburner

We often think of the square black box when it comes to woodburners for the home, but a new take on the...16 November 20192 min read

The mirror that heats the home

Gone are the days of what we’re familiar with as home heating options. Enter the mirror, the hanging...18 September 20194 min read

Cooking with wood: the flame-fired cooktop

Using a wood-fired cooktop harks back to days gone by, but the contemporary version of this basic way of cooking has made a comeback in Europe, and the idea is quickly catching on in New Zealand...29 August 20194 min read

Ducted gas heating: how it is comparable to Rinnai Infinity hot water

Ducted gas heating is one of the most popular home heating solutions due to its ability to reach and retain...31 July 20193 min read

The rise of rigid insulation

Thirty years ago, the options for insulation were limited - restricted simply to batts installed between the...17 July 20193 min read

The one outdoor – multiple indoor heat pump

We’re used to a heat pump with an associated outdoor unit designed to heat one room, but Mitsubishi...10 July 20193 min read

The suspended fire

Creating a true design statement with fire has just reached another level with the introduction of the...03 July 20192 min read

Fire your imagination

More than simple woodburners, Stovax fires are designed just as much for their sleek beauty as their...01 June 20192 min read

Realism and nature combine in a new gas fireplace range

Rinnai is shortly launching a new gas fireplace collection, which features a unique new burner technology that creates a hyper-realistic flame. ArchiPro caught up with managing director Ray Ferner to discuss the collection and the latest in fireplace design...11 March 20194 min read

Latest heating solution for architectural spaces

Bespoke heating solutions for architectural spaces haven’t always been easy to come by. Especially if you’re after a streamlined look that keeps the attention on the space rather than the heating device itself...18 September 20183 min read

Combatting New Zealand’s condensation problem

Indoor moisture shouldn’t be an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ concernEven when condensation isn’t evident on our windows, Kiwis need to be aware of how trapped water vapour affects their indoor environment.Want to learn how to combat condensation in your home? Click on the image below to find out more...09 August 20183 min read

Feeling chilly? Custom heating solutions could help

It was his personal experience with heat pumps that led Capisco’s Mark Coory to look into alternative solutions for his own home. That’s when he discovered Herschel-Infrared. But it’s not all about a superior product, according to Mark - good heat also hinges on customisation and control...03 August 20185 min read

Next gen: gas fires

A new generation of gas fireplaces is emerging from a team of Dunedin-based engineers and designers intent on...16 July 20183 min read

Intuitive heating

The future of thermostat technology for electric underfloor heating is now reality as an intuitive product is...19 June 20182 min read

The science of clean burning fires

Biofuel fires burn bioethanol, which is pure alcohol. The combustion of bioethanol is a clean process, with no smoke, soot, ash or harmful emissions that need to be extracted through a flue...13 June 20182 min read

The naked way: plant-based fuel

Following on from the government’s ban on any further offshore oil and gas exploration, it is likely that...12 June 20182 min read

Heritage heating: the do’s and don’ts

We all know the pitfalls of choosing to live in an older home. While they are often full of character and ornate detailing...02 February 20183 min read

Clearing the air about clean air approved wood fire

We are often asked “what is a clean air approved wood fire and why do we have to have one where we live?”...25 September 20173 min read

Heating, Insulation and Ventilation

Creating healthy homes free of condensation and that maintain a consistent ambient indoor temperature year round is generally the overarching aim of most homeowners when deciding on the best heating system for their house.

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