Living Building Challenge

First ‘Living Home’ in New Zealand

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Craig Jarvis’ home in New Zealand is energy efficient and in harmony between environmental impact, economy and beauty.
Craig Jarvis’ home in New Zealand is energy efficient and in harmony between environmental impact, economy and beauty.

Architectural designer Craig Jarvis is building the home for his family in accordance with the principles of the Living Building Challenge (LBC).

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Living Building Challenge

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Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool and certification program that addresses development at all scales. It is comprised of seven performance areas: Site, Water, Energy, Health, Materials, Equity and Beauty. These are subdivided into a total of twenty Imperatives, each of which focuses on a specific sphere of influence. The purpose of the … Read more