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How Kiwi Live: Robin Allison of Earthsong
After an eight-year labour of love, Robin is now living within her dynamic eco-neighbourhood Earthsong.

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Robin Allison, a pioneer in sustainable building, shares her home within the Earthsong eco-neighbourhood in West Auckland. She was the development coordinator for the world-leading project, which took 13 years from planning to completion.
Her cozy, relaxed home is built with natural, sustainable materials for low-energy living. Allison is proud of creating a community that successfully balances shared spaces and personal privacy, demonstrating what's possible in sustainable cohousing for New Zealand.
Describe your home style in three words
The meaning of home
A home within Earthsong
What she’s most proud of
On starting the morning
Favourite aspect of the house
The most precious item
Favourite memory in this home
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