Sustainable living, stylishly done. Kākāriki, a striking new apartment development by Palmer & Cook, is raising the bar for eco-conscious urban design in Lower Hutt. Featuring Plantation Bamboo’s X-treme Cladding, this thoughtfully planned project pairs timeless aesthetics with low-maintenance, sustainable materials, proving that smart, green living can look as good as it feels.
Bay of Islands homeowner Kurt is thrilled with his new home, which features innovative bamboo panels and flooring. Bamboo panels were used creatively for floating stairs, kitchen cabinetry, and a stunning feature ceiling. Read the article to see how it all turned out.
Why bamboo is perfect for an eco-friendly home. As the effects of climate change become ever clearer, we’re all becoming more conscious of our environmental impact and looking for ways to be more eco-friendly. When it comes to home building
Nestled in a beautiful, quiet valley amongst native bush in Paraparaumu on the Kapiti Coast is the Lotus Eco Village, a lifestyle community. This modern housing development features 21 free-standing homes, along with a Community House and Yoga Centre (all completed) with 8 townhouses now under various stages of construction. Residents enjoy shared grounds and gardens over a bush-clad 3 hectare site, a guest apartment and a vibrant community lifestyle.
