How

• Setting team goals - Consider: SHAC09_JUDGING_CRITERIA.pdf, LBC2-0.pdf and the NZGBC GreenStar Tools.
• Read about prefab in New Zealand: PrefabNZ news_1 July 2010 (2).pdf, and Pamela Bell's thesis on NZ Prefabs downloadable here
• NZ Department of Building and Housing "Simple House Design Guide" (part 1, part 2)

• Collaborative design and build process that has designers, the trades, and engineers working side by side from the start. Managing the Project, Integrated Design Protocol
• Less need for energy, water, and waste production. Achieving Benchmarks for reduced use of resources in buildings, Water Conservation
• Adapted for the local environment.
• Cradle to cradle design.
• Simple, durable, and good value.
• Wide dissemination of information learned. Publishing Team Designs
• Commitment to education, monitoring, and review.

More details below:

• Meeting the Judging Criteria
• Publishing Team Designs
• Managing the Project
• Achieving Benchmarks for reduced use of resources in buildings
• Water Conservation