b'going greeneco examples on showA round-up of exciting local eco-conscious projects. Future proof renovationIncludinggoodinsulation,passivesolarprinciplesandhealthy products into a brand new home is easy. But a renovation? Thats a little trickier, although not enough to deter Future-Proof Building and Certified Renovations from renovating a house in Ellerslie, Auckland, and using it as a show home to demonstrate an alternative approach that will create a healthy, efficient home for its inhabitants.The typical early-1900s weatherboard home was extended to includebeforea second storey. Re-wired throughout, it had insulation added, and rotting timber and old joinery replaced. It was then finished in the latestcolours,texturesandfurnishings,includingEnvironmental Choice approved Resene Zylone Sheen VOC Free paint. (The kitchen, right, is Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom tinted to Half Fossil.) The home showcases some of the newest innovations for home automation, energy-efficient heating, rain water harvesting, efficient lighting design, outdoor living, landscaping and more.Future-Proof Building (FPB) is a group of innovative building companies including Resene, that have a shared vision of building better homes.did you know.The show home is on the corner of Tecoma Street (off the southern motorway) and Roberts Road, Ellerslie, and is open Wednesdays toThat Resene introduced the firstReseneFridays from 11am4pm and on Saturday and Sunday, from 10amwaterbased paint in Australasia inBarely Thereto 4pm. Visit www.fpb.co.nz for more information. 1951. People couldnt believe itResenewouldnt just wash off the walls.Half FossilToday, most decorative paint sold Reseneby Resene is waterborne andDouble Ash78 Environmental Choice approved.'