Green by nature

Respecting the natural environment is a priority for most architects and designers working on holiday homes. So it makes sense to take this one step further when specifying products.

Resene has taken the hard work out of researching environmentally friendly paint options. The company, which has pioneered many green initiatives, recently released the new Resene Zylone Sheen no added VOCs paint. This low sheen acrylic for interior broadwall areas is free of unwanted volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Being free of VOCs translates to improved air quality, which can help prevent headaches, asthma, nausea, respiratory complaints and allergic reactions. It also provides a better working environment for the professional or amateur painter.

Other green initiatives from Resene include the introduction of waterborne paints in the 1950s, and the early removal of lead from paint. The company also has had an extensive range of Environmental Choice approved paints since 1996.

For the beach house featured here, Resene Zylone Sheen in Resene Double Caraway was painted on the walls. The colour complements the sand dunes and grasses in the immediate landscape.

* This new beach house, designed by Phill Jones, features walls painted in Resene Double Caraway, with Resene Half Caraway used on ceilings throughout the interior.

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