Living Eco - Lockwood EcoSmart Homes

Lockwood takes environmental responsibility seriously. And the fact is, all our homes are environmentally friendly, and have been since the beginning - it's just that some, like our EcoSmart range, are even more so. Timber is the perfect building material. During the growing process, trees literally eat carbon. A harvested tree is over 50 percent carbon by weight. By sourcing our pine timber from plantation forests, we ensure that your Lockwood home helps the planet right from the start.

At Lockwood, we've always stood apart when it comes to protecting the environment. Now, we've taken this philosophy a step further by creating our new series, EcoSmart. This stylish range is design to have minimal impact on the environment, from building right through to everyday use.

Designed by New Zealand's very own master eco-architect Dave Strachan, these homes minimise the effect on the environment, and are visually striking. Made from plantation-sourced wood, the EcoSmart range has many environmental benefits (such as superior insulation and carbon storage). Also, up until now you would never have believed that an ecologically friendly home could be so attractive. Browse through our EcoSmart range and see for yourself how a Lockwood EcoSmart home can fit your lifestyle, with one of our unique plans.

Learn more about our latest innovation - the Lockwood Superwall® which gives you what is possibly the best strength, insulation and security of any residential building system.

When you choose an EcoSmart home, rest assured you will get a quality home from a company completely dedicated to being environmentally aware and socially responsible. For nearly 60 years we have helped people realise their dream home. Feel secure with a Lockwood home.

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We arrived in Aitutaki two days after cyclone Pat had devastated the island, removing 70% of the roofs & demolishing many homes completely. It was with great relief to arrive on our land to find our Lockwood home standing tall.
- The Tossells, Aitutaki
"When I realised we were having a severe earthquake, my first thoughts were "I'll be safe in my Lockwood house.
- Carol Marsh, Darfield
Because of all the aftershocks after the first quake, my husband (a licensed builder) went next door to see if our neighbour Carol was all right. He then decided it would be safer if ourselves and several other neighbours stayed in her Lockwood home until the shocks subsided
- Christine Robertson, neighbour of Carol Marsh
We live in a Lockwood home very near the fault line that ruptured. Houses around us suffered terrible structural damage. Ours just creaked and groaned its way through. Only got two broken pot plants.
- Brian Pearson
The design of the home exceeded our expectations. It looks good, is easy to maintain and has a great relaxed feel about the whole place.
- The Coles, Waikato
We wanted a home which capitalised on and maximises the potential of the section and its magnificent location and view, and you have built it for us - a lovely blonded Lockwood residence.
- Adrian and Danielle, Taupo
I work in the project engineering game and it is unusual to strike an integrated team that meets and exceeds expectations in terms of client relationship, quality and performance. We enjoyed the experience and, of course, the final product.
- Jon, Coromandel
The entire project from inception to completion was undertaken with full understanding and empathy for our requirements, a high degree of workmanship from all trades and a high degree of professionalism throughout the construction period.
- Roy and Marian, Hahei
We were looking for a hassle-free building experience - which is exactly what we got. From the initial meetings and amendment of plans to suit us, to the sorting of any issues that arose, to the hand-over, and especially for the trouble-free follow-up with any queries.
- Christine and John, Hokitika
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