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Buildings aren’t keeping families healthy — and it shows in rising respiratory issues across the country. With 40% of New Zealand homes affected by mold, it’s clear our building practices are failing to prioritize well-being. The Building Act’s circular definition of “adequate” only makes real progress harder.

After seeing too many poorly built homes, architect Joe Lyth decided to act. Through WEL Architecture, he’s raising the standard of what “good building” means — creating homes that are warmer, stronger, and smarter for the future.

🎙️ Hear Joe on our podcast as we unpack New Zealand’s build-quality crisis and what it takes to change it. A Registered Architect, Certified Passive House Designer, and Homestar Assessor, Joe leads WEL Architecture with a focus on budget, beauty, and buildability — alongside health, performance, and efficiency.

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Intro
00:27 – Who is Joe Lyth
03:40 – The Problem with NZ Homes
06:45 – Building Code vs Performance
08:55 – What is Building Performance
11:10 – Passive House Explained
13:40 – Joe’s Passive Home Journey
17:15 – Ventilation and Comfort
19:00 – Kids’ Health and Results
20:30 – Healthy Homes Standards
22:10 – Rental Housing Challenges
25:30 – Why Change is Slow
27:30 – Cost of Building Better
30:00 – Budget Priorities
32:00 – Does a Passive Home Cost More
34:10 – Design for Performance
36:20 – Getting Started
37:20 – Homestar and Green Finance
39:00 – For Developers Too
42:00 – Joe’s Build Story
45:30 – Budget Shocks and Solutions
47:10 – Design Choices and Materials
50:30 – Finding the Right Builder
53:20 – Building Through Covid
57:00 – Lessons Learned
59:00 – Outro