[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":18},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-building-homes-growing-forests":3},{"headline":4,"category":5,"content":6,"publishDate":7,"url":8,"summary":9,"heroImage":10},"Building Homes, Growing Forests ","Living","\u003Ccenter>\n\u003Cp id=\"ember765\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>When you build a home, you’re also shaping the future of Aotearoa. That’s why every\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> Signature Home \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\">\u003C\u002Fspan>comes with a commitment to give back to the land it stands on.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"ember766\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">For every home we build, we fund the planting of\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cstrong>45 native trees\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>through our partnership with\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftreesthatcount.co.nz\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trees That Count.\u003C\u002Fa> \u003C\u002Fspan>These trees will stand tall for centuries, purifying our air, cooling our summers, and enriching landscapes across New Zealand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"ember767\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Since 2022, Signature Homes has helped fund over\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cstrong>60,000 native trees\u003C\u002Fstrong>, restoring forests across the country and putting us on the\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca class=\"apkmuMaFXiAyzXXfqtKvfkGGdytsALnAqY \" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftreesthatcount.co.nz\u002Fleaderboards?offset=0&page=1&limit=10\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">national leaderboard\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>alongside iconic Kiwi brands such as Air NZ.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1731356490-hoempage_koko_2-edited.png\" \u002F>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.5em; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0px;\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fcenter>\u003Ccenter>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.5em; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0px;\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fcenter>\u003Ccenter>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.5em; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0px;\">Our Commitment to Sustainability\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fcenter>\u003Ccenter>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fcenter>\u003Ccenter>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;\">For every new Signature Home, we mitigate the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions created during construction by funding the planting of 45 native trees in partnership with\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\" style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca class=\"apkmuMaFXiAyzXXfqtKvfkGGdytsALnAqY \" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftreesthatcount.co.nz\u002Fprofiles\u002Fsignaturehomes?offset=0&page=1&limit=4\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\" style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\" tabindex=\"0\">Trees That Count\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;\">. These trees will live for centuries, giving back to the environment long after the build is complete.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fcenter>\u003Ccenter>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1758669909-tree-certs.png\" width=\"530\" height=\"501\" \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"ember771\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-2\">Why 45 Trees?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp id=\"ember772\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Building a home involves complex carbon emissions, from material production and transport to on-site energy use. To better understand our footprint, we engaged an independent sustainability expert. Their analysis showed that 45 native trees are needed to mitigate the emissions generated from each home build.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"ember773\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">To our knowledge, no other builder in our category has gone this far. It’s a unique commitment to building a better future for New Zealand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1758670465-trees.jpg\" \u002F>Partnering with Trees That Count\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp id=\"ember775\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Since 2022, Signature Homes has proudly partnered with\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cstrong>Trees That Count\u003C\u002Fstrong>, a programme dedicated to restoring New Zealand’s biodiversity with native planting projects. For us, this was about making a tangible difference – proving that building a new home doesn’t need to come at a cost to the environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"ember776\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Fast forward to 2025, and our partnership has helped fund the planting of\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cstrong>60,210 native trees across 119 projects nationwide\u003C\u002Fstrong>. We’re proud to see Signature Homes recognised alongside iconic Kiwi brands like Air New Zealand on the Trees That Count leaderboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"ember778\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-2\">Building Sustainably – Now and Into the Future\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp id=\"ember779\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Our journey doesn’t stop at tree planting. Signature Homes is committed to exploring every opportunity to reduce our footprint and help our clients make better choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"ember780\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">From sustainable material selection and solar power to entirely off-grid homes, we’re working with Kiwi families to create houses that are smarter and greener.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"ember781\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Innovation is shaping the way we live, with clever Kiwi brands like\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca class=\"apkmuMaFXiAyzXXfqtKvfkGGdytsALnAqY \" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wearebasis.com\u002F\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">Basis\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>leading the charge. Their world-class smart panel reimagines the old-school switchboard, giving households control over their power. From tracking usage to making smarter energy choices that cut costs, it’s about weaving sustainability into everyday life.\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"ember782\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">We’re also tackling building waste head-on. From accurate material ordering to reduce wastage, to on-site recycling and disposal systems, we’re focused on delivering cleaner, more environmentally responsible building sites. There’s still work to be done – but we’re committed to improving site waste management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"ember783\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-2\">Your Home, Your Legacy\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp id=\"ember784\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">When you build with\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca class=\"apkmuMaFXiAyzXXfqtKvfkGGdytsALnAqY \" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.signature.co.nz\u002F\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">Signature Homes\u003C\u002Fa>, you’re not just building a house. You’re investing in a home that gives back to the land it stands on, protecting the environment for future generations. Together, with the help of native trees, we’re creating homes that leave a positive footprint in Aotearoa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.signature.co.nz\u002Fpage\u002Fbuilding-together-nz\u002F\">Learn more about our sustainability commitments. \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1758671122-image-020_raglan-min.jpg\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fcenter>","2025-09-24","building-homes-growing-forests","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Signature Homes is proud to continue our long-term partnership with\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"white-space-pre\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca class=\"apkmuMaFXiAyzXXfqtKvfkGGdytsALnAqY \" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fcompany\u002Ftreesthatcount\u002F\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\" title=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftreesthatcount.co.nz\u002F\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Trees That C\u003C\u002Fspan>ount\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cspan>, helping to balance the carbon emissions created through home construction.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Since 2022, this collaboration has funded over 60,000 native trees across 119 projects nationwide, making a lasting impact on New Zealand’s landscapes and communities.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"url":11,"responsiveImage":12},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1758669091-office-1.png",{"alt":13,"aspectRatio":14,"base64":15,"height":16,"width":17,"src":11},"Signature Homes partners with Trees that Count to mitigate our home construction carbon emissions",1.9138755980861244,"data:image\u002Fjpeg;base64,\u002F9j\u002F4AAQSkZJRgABAQAAAQABAAD\u002F2wCEAAoHBwgHBgoICAgLFgoLDhgVDRkNDhMNDREOJhUZGBYVFiEaHysjGh0oHSEWJDUlKC0vMjIyGSI4PTcwPCsxMi8BCgsLDg0OHAoRHDUcIhwvLy81Ly8vLy8vLy87Ly8vLy8vLy8vLy8vLy8vLy8vLy8vLy8vLy8vLy8vLy8vLy8vL\u002F\u002FAABEIAA0AGAMBIgACEQEDEQH\u002FxAAXAAEAAwAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGAAQH\u002F8QAGxAAAgMBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQMAAhEEEgb\u002FxAAWAQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEAwH\u002FxAAXEQADAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQMS\u002F9oADAMBAAIRAxEAPwDWkVw+jDv26k9HHljEqhqIG+yZYKsNk7JmTCvMnnSsjZJSRX3U6TJCZYxH\u002F9k=",627,1200,1778046705764]