Taupō, Waikato

Fusing high energy performance with beautiful craftsmanship, the NZCEC is a showcase for clean energy, industry collaboration, and innovation.  The architecture is designed to demonstrate a commitment to low-environmental impact in the construction and life of a building, and to provide a stimulating landmark workplace.

Initially housing and promoting clean energy companies, the building incorporates photo-voltaics, solar hot water, passive ventilation, ground-source and passive solar heating, rain water collection, grey-water recycling, concrete with recycled content, and straw bale insulation.

Completed 2010