Wao Podcast: The three pillars to sustainable housing with Arthur Lee.
Following on from our previous podcast episode with Matthew Cutler Welsh, this episode is also one which anyone contemplating a building project, or indeed working in the construction industry, will find very useful.
Arthur Lee is doing excellent work in the realm of sustainable housing, focusing on energy efficiency, the social impacts and affordability. His approach is not just about using renewable energy but reducing the energy demand altogether, which he believes is the best kind of energy saving.
Arthur’s role at the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust allows him to balance the three pillars of sustainability: affordability, people, and planet. He is focussed on designing smarter, simpler, and smaller homes that are not only cost-effective but also provide better health and comfort outcomes for the occupants.
Arthur has a passion for energy modelling. He focuses in particular on fully insulated foundations, better wall insulation, and introducing ventilation systems. He believes that sustainable housing can be both affordable and high-quality, benefiting both the community and the environment.