AUCKLAND SKYLIGHTS

A recent Bloomberg article highlighted a growing issue in modern homes designed with large areas of glazing in passive house environments, without cross ventilation. As building consultant Winder explained: “In one case, a family’s triple-glazed windows shattered in the heat. They feel they can no longer use their living area or invite friends over because the building was just too hot. And for people who are less mobile due to disabilities or sickness, rising temperatures in

Property managers and rental portfolio managers across Auckland are increasingly dealing with the same complaint each summer: “Top floor units are too hot.” “Bedrooms are unbearable at night.” “Air conditioning is running constantly, if they can afford to switch it on.” Most buildings were built before today’s modern standards leaving many residential homes, apartment blocks and multi unit developments, with small roof cavities and poor insulation leading to the heat build up