Future proofed
When people visit the eco house of Janet Price and Grindl Dockery they often look around in surprise at the clean lines and contemporary design.
"We had some neighbours come over and say 'it's really modern'," says Grindl. "I think people have this notion that if you are building an eco-friendly house that it will have plywood and bottles and we are all hippies."
Janet and Grindl say they are "a bit hippy" because they care passionately about the environment and social justice.
They also believe in sustainability and planning for the future, which is what their house on Upper Pitone Rd is all about.
Because Janet has multiple sclerosis and is in a wheelchair, their home has also been built for accessibility. With our ageing population, the women believe that New Zealanders will need to think about doing this when building homes for the future.
This place has wider doorways, pull-down wardrobes and pull-out drawers with baskets and the light switches and hotpoints are placed midway on walls, so they are accessible for Janet and Grindl, who is getting older.
