Blogs

Eco 1 SIP Home NZ | Energy-Efficient One-Bedroom Green Abode Model

Eco 1 is a one-bedroom, eco-friendly SIP home offering energy efficiency, healthy ventilation, and a fast, smart way to add extra accommodation.

Oct 29, 20254 min read

The Birth of NZSIP - A Mission to Build Smarter for Aotearoa

Discover the story behind NZSIP – New Zealand's pioneering manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels. In this blog, we explore how NZSIP was born, the vision that sparked it, and how it’s transforming the way we build homes for a warmer, healthier, and more energy-efficient future.

May 28, 20252 min read

ecobode Transportable Homes: Energy-Efficient Living, Anywhere

This article gives a breakdown of the high-performance, energy-efficient ecobode transportable homes.

Mar 26, 20254 min read

The History of Formance and SIPs

This guest blog is an introduction to Formance SIPs; how they got started, what SIPs are, and their journey over the last 11 years.

Sep 27, 20245 min read

Building A SIP Home: What You Need To Know Before You Start

Wellington Builders | Design & Architecture Services | Eco-Friendly Design | High Performing Home | Structural Insulated Panels | Energy-Efficient Home So, you’ve done your homework and have decided that building a SIP home is the right choice for you. Fantastic decision! These panels offer a range of benefits, including better insulation, long-term energy savings, and improved indoor air quality. But let's face it, the idea of building a new home can be daunting, let alone

Mar 24, 20245 min read

Ian and Ingrid's SIP Home Story

Wellington Builders | Design & Architecture Services | Eco-Friendly Design | High Performing Home | Structural Insulated Panels | Energy-Efficient Home In February 2017, Ian and Ingrid reached out to Green Abode to talk about their plans for building a SIP house on their land in Waikanae. But things didn't go as smoothly as they hoped. They faced a few challenges over the next few years, including delays caused by the architect and the Council. The Council even made them move

Dec 13, 20234 min read

Top Design Trend Predictions for 2024

Nov 26, 20234 min read

The Courtyard House – A Story of A SIP Home Build

Wellington Builders | Design & Architecture Services | Eco-Friendly Design | High Performing Home | Structural Insulated Panels | Energy-Efficient Home It was late in 2017 when our Project Manager was approached by a woman in the Fresh Choice car park in Greytown. The woman had noticed the Green Abode ute, and she mentioned her son’s interest in building a SIP home. Fast forward a couple of months and Kevin (our Director) had his first meeting with our prospective new clients

Sep 28, 20234 min read