BRANZ 
- Finalist Green Gold
Greener Houses
BRANZ is an independent and trusted research, testing, and consulting organisation, focussed on inspiring better buildings for New Zealanders.
Located in picturesque Judgeford, BRANZ faces a diverse range of business activities – from testing items in our Fire or Structures Lab through to the publication of books and magazines.
"Our focus on good environmental practice stems from our commitment to be both a good corporate citizen and to provide leadership to the building industry.
"Every year we report on how well we meet our environmental targets. http://www.branz.co.nz/environmental_performance).
"For example, we reduced our annual water use by over 1 million litres, smarter recycling reducing landfill waste by 63% and energy bills have been cut by 15% with a new passive ventilation system." explains CE Chelydra Percy. Now that’s cool!
Learn more: http://www.branz.co.nz
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