Business View Oceania - Dec 2023

16 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 5, ISSUE 12 healthier, and more energy-efficient homes. Kāinga Ora’s commitment to building all new homes to this standard has kept the company busy, with thousands of dwellings scrutinized, assessed, and certified to meet these heightened sustainability and efficiency benchmarks. Recently, BXG has also been addressing the new Building Code compliance around H1 thermal and G7 Daylight standards. The H1 Energy Efficiency clause requires efficient energy use, setting physical conditions for building energy performance. This includes adequate thermal resistance and limits on uncontrollable airflow. Meanwhile, the G7 Daylight standard necessitates sufficient natural light for occupied spaces, with specific window dimensions and natural light levels requirements, ensuring occupants’ health and well-being. BXG’s operations exemplify a holistic approach to sustainable building, from compliance and certification to pioneering research and adapting to new regulations. Its journey reflects an unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of green building, with an eye constantly on the evolving landscape of environmental sustainability and housing quality standards. TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING: THE BACKBONE OF BXG’S EXPERTISE At the heart of The Building Excellence Group’s services lies a keen embrace of technology, which is critical in delivering sustainable building solutions. In the ever-evolving field of green building, technology plays a pivotal role, particularly in green building standards and rating systems. These systems