Sustainability includes the influence on environmental, social and economic factors. A sustainable build is where social needs are met and the resources used to cause no irreversible damage to the environment during its lifecycle.Maintaining a sustainable build entails using best practices and systems that benefit the environment, lower the owners’ costs, and make healthy, accessible […]
Home automation can feel like something from a back to the future movie if you don’t know what you’re looking for or aren’t aware of the benefits. Let’s walk through some of the features you can include to have yourself a smart home. Wi-Fi Fifteen years ago, you couldn’t use your landline at home without […]
Building a new home is an exciting time for everyone who has had the privilege of undertaking the challenge. A challenge because if you don’t know what you are doing, you may try to cut corners where corners shouldn’t be cut. Many new builds can turn into a nightmare for their owners if details are […]
How do you keep the weather out of your home? By having solid walls. We’ve provided you with a comprehensive list of all available options as well as their features and how they compare. Fibre Cement Cladding Fibre Cement cladding is a versatile, hardwearing and reliable cladding option for your home. It is available in […]
You’ve got a new home and you are not quite sure how to look after it. After all, even a brand-new home will need a little bit of love every now and then. Regular maintenance can help keep your home in tip top shape and a little bit of time spent every now and then […]
When it comes to building any new building, the government has a set of rules and regulations to make sure any new build is up to a standard building criteria. This is called the Building Code, and unfortunately people take it as being a measure of acceptable quality and safety that should be strived for. […]
With the Auckland housing market stretched to an absolute limit, there’s a new kind of home being built across the suburbs. The rise of the duplex is here, and Aucklanders are adjusting their expectations for what a home should be. What is a duplex? A duplex by nature is a house plan that has two […]
3C Homes was honoured to be invited to the House of the year (Registered Master Builders) awards Auckland watch party last week where we got to meet some amazing local Auckland builders and see some amazing craftsmanship be recognized. House of the Year competition celebrates building excellence in New Zealand. It awards the best homes […]
Coronavirus, or as its officially called COVID 19, has shaken the world that we once knew, and it left many kiwis to feel uneasy about what the future will hold for them. COVID has taken a toll not only on the health of the world, but it has also taken a toll on the economy […]
If you’re in the property market or looking to enter it then chances are you’ve heard about the Auckland unitary plan. But do you know what it actually means? The Auckland unitary plan seeks to zone areas of Auckland to help meet the growing demands for housing. The plan determines what kind of buildings can […]
