Improving Your Quality of Life with an Eco-Home.

As Kiwis, we are truly blessed to live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, rugged untouched landscapes and a very low population density, most New Zealanders believe they live a quality of life that many other countries can only dream of. 

But what exactly defines quality of life? When it comes to housing standards, NZ houses can be considered to have rather low to moderate comfortable living standards. Bare minimum insulation values, wrong house orientation and poor choice of materials often lead to houses being damp, cold, and uncomfortable to live in, especially during winter.

If you are looking to build a new home, it is the perfect opportunity to consider building an Eco home. Quinlan Quality Homes believes that the principles of an eco-homes  design should be a central part of any new house design.  Read below to see how these 3 simple design principles can drastically improve the thermal performance of your home, and your overall quality of life.

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