Low-Carbon Gold Coast Residences by Holcim New Zealand

ArchiPro Project Summary - Contemporary low-carbon residences in Gold Coast, completed in 2023, utilizing ECOPact® concrete for durable homes with reduced embodied emissions, ensuring strength, performance, and everyday liveability.

Title:: Low-Carbon Gold Coast Residences
Manufacturers and Supplier:: Holcim New Zealand
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Completed:: 2023
Building style:: Contemporary
Photographers:: Holcim New Zealand

Across Aotearoa, new residential communities are lowering their carbon footprint with ECOPact® concrete — delivering durable homes with reduced embodied emissions, without compromising strength, performance, or everyday liveability.

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With ECOPact, Holcim is committed to helping our customers reduce the footprint of their buildings and infrastructure to build better with less and decarbonise construction at scale. ECOPact low‑carbon concrete product line offers a practical solution. Now available in New Zealand, ECOPact can reduce embodied carbon by at least 30% compared to standard concrete, with 100% performance retained, including strength, durability, and ease of use.

Project Highlights

Certified Sustainability: ECOPact Zero, a carbon-neutral option, is certified by Climate Active—enabling truly carbon-neutral residential concrete when required.

Award-Winning: ECOPact has received the “Best Green Building Material” at the Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards, highlighting its leadership in sustainable construction.

Flexible for Residential Use: Designed to serve a wide variety of residential applications—from footings and slabs to driveways and walls—ECOPact places and finishes just like conventional concrete.

Transparent Credentials: Each ECOPact product comes with an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), offering architects and developers clear, third-party-verified environmental data.

Why It Matters for New Zealand

Proven in Australia, Now Here: Inspired by successful residential applications in South East Queensland, ECOPact’s track record demonstrates its viability for low-carbon housing here in Aotearoa.

Bridging Value and Vision: Lowering embodied emissions of homes aligns with New Zealand’s sustainability goals—without compromising on quality or performance.

Driving Low-Carbon Communities: ECOPact makes it feasible for developers and homeowners to choose more sustainable materials, supporting the shift toward environmentally responsible neighbourhoods.

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Holcim New Zealand. Holcim New Zealand, a part of the globally renowned Holcim Group, is a leading supplier of innovative and sustainable building solutions. With a heritage spanning over a century, Holcim New Zealand has established itself as a cornerstone in the construction industry in Aotearoa New Zealand, committed to delivering superior products and services that enhance the built environment. We build progress for people and the planet – leading the building materials industry by pioneering sustainability, innovation, and excellence in our operations and products. We strive to contribute to build better with less through our dedication to sustainable construction practices. Holcim New Zealand offers a comprehensive range of products designed to meet the diverse needs of the construction industry. Our portfolio includes high-quality cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates. We cater to various sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects, ensuring each product meets stringent quality and performance standards. Sustainability is at the core of Holcim New Zealand's approach. We are dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint and enhancing the sustainability of our products. Our innovative solutions aim to lower CO2 emissions and support the use of alternative materials. This helps foster more circular and sustainable development, contributing to a better future. Holcim New Zealand has invested heavily in research and development to help create advanced building materials that meet the evolving needs of the market. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies enable us to deliver products that offer superior performance, durability, and sustainability. https://www.holcim.co.nz/