2014 - “Living Building”

The construction for Tūhoe of Te Uru Tamatua at Taneatua presented an exciting challenge for the Horizon team which provided electrical installation and mechanical wiring services for what became known nationally and internationally as New Zealand’s first “Living Building”.

The building was New Zealand’s first commitment to the Living Building Challenge. The project required that the traditional rule book be rewritten to avoid using products containing any red-listed items, including halogen, PVC and many types of wood treatments. Light fittings and cabling were sourced and customised, so the facility was able to meet the standards of a non-toxic, water-independent building with net zero energy usage.