A Nelson family Passive House built to be climate positive

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15 April 2023

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As the central Nelson region’s only certified Passive House builders, Basham Building had their work cut out with this sustainable family home. We spoke to builder Lenny Basham to learn more about the project, and how it aims to achieve climate positive status.
The home is clad in macrocarpa weatherboards harvested and milled only 45 minutes down the road.
The skillion roof allows for added height in the upstairs bedrooms, creating the illusion of space in spite of the small footprint.
With an R-value of 9.2 the walls provide more than adequate insulation from the cold, helping to achieve the passive house internal temperature standard of 20 - 22 degrees year round.
The home has been certified by the Passive House Institute.