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Green Building Guidelines

There is now a lot of published material available regarding Green Building. This ranges from considerations in new builds to heritage buildings and upgrades. Below is a small selection that will be updated periodically. 

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Low Carbon Building Guide | NZ

A resource for building and renovating churches and parsonages.

Downloadable 32page .pdf

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UN Guidelines Green HoW 2022 04 15 194900

Guidelines on Green Houses of Worship

UN Environment Programme. 

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NZGBC St Patricks 2022 04 15 195959

Praise for Christchurch's Latest Green Church

NZ Green Building council Case Study.

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NZGBC St Marys 2022 04 15 201010

St Mary's Catholic Church

NZ Green Building Council Case Study.

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First Steps Toward a Sustainable Building

The Church of England | Policy and Thinking | Environment and Climate Change | How You can Act

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NZ historicplaces

NZ Historic Places Trust | Pouhere Taonga

Sustainable Management of Historic Heritage: Guide no. 6: Building Act 2022.

Downloadable 32 page .pdf file

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Green Church Buildings

EcoCongregations Scotland | Ideas for Action | Guidelines on Caring for Church Premises.

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