High Performance Houses

Why choose High Performance Houses™?

• Sustainable materials and methods using maximum passive heating and cooling
• Energy-efficient - providing a measured level of sustainable performance
• 7- star energy rating by Homestar
• 5-star Lifemark rating
• Ongoing running cost benefits due to energy savings
• Adaptable building design system allowing for homes to grow with changing family needs - just add on another pavilion when you're ready
• Cost savings in prefabricating building elements and detailed design, provide design documentation efficiencies
• Selection and formation of roof style, cladding, link-way, and pergola give each house a different appearance
• Cater for a wide range of budgets and tastes
• Great looking homes designed for the New Zealand context

High Performance House Process

The High Performance House System connects pre-designed standard pavilions together in different formations using links. This allows for adaptable planning as well as the incorporation of predesigned detailing resulting in construction and design documentation cost savings. There are three standard pavilion widths, 4.8m, 5.4m, and 6m, which are all based on the 1.2m construction material module. Each pavilion length varies according to spatial arrangements and client requirements.

Planning

An architectural site assessment defines important views, solar/ventilation opportunities and shelter/privacy needs. An appropriate number and size of pavilions is agreed upon and links are selected. These are arranged, orientated, glazed, and insulated according to the site assessment to achieve maximum passive solar performance. Internal planning is determined by individual client needs and solar performance.

Select Roof Style

Roof form and framing are selected according to site requirements and desired style.

Select Link

A link is designed to connect pavilions and provide temperature control. The link style is selected according to the desired level of glazing.

Select Cladding

Cladding materials are chosen to meet client preferences and price requirements, as well as give a unique appearance.

Select Windows and Pergola

Windows and doors are arranged to suit room function, site and to maximise passive/solar performance. A pergola type is selected according to shading requirements and desired appearance.

Select Optional Extras

Additional sustainable features such as solar panels and water recycling can also be included to raise the level of Greenstar performance.

Additional features such as staircases, eaves, changes in site slope/level and built-in furniture can be specifically designed as required for each High Performance House.