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The white exterior was purposefully chosen to reflect sunlight away and minimise heat absorption, limiting the need for air conditioning. White roofs are proven to be one of the simplest and most cost effective ways to fight the heat.
Step inside and the tone continues: 2.7m ceilings bring volume to the open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge space, where custom joinery and timber accents add practical texture. Dual sliding doors extend the living space to the outdoors.
The interior palette is pared back with soft greys and clean white finishes. A walk-in pantry, dedicated laundry and separate powder room round out the functional plan. Although its aesthetic is deliberately restrained, the home performs well above standard. It meets eHaus Pacific benchmarks, including full airtightness, with 140mm framing and insulated, high-performance glazing. A mechanical ventilation system runs continuously to supply fresh, filtered air year-round, and an electric heat pump supplies hot water with no reliance on fossil fuels. The 200sqm home includes two bathrooms, generous storage, and an oversized double garage. Designed with intention and care, it’s a graceful, low-impact home built for lasting comfort.
Design Components
Floor: 200mm concrete pad fully insulated
Wall: 140mm timber frame
Glazing: Double Glazed Ug value=1.37 W/(m²K) g- value = 58%
Ventilation: Zehnder ComfoAir Q350 Series
Window Joinery: uPVC - Uf value = 1.5 W/(m²K)
Performance Specs
Heating Demand: 19.2kW/(m²a)
Heating Load: 17.2W/m²
Frequency of Overheating: 1.9% year over 25C
Treated Floor Area: 127m²
Air Leakage@50Pa: 2ACH
At eHaus, we live like efficiency is our point, and intelligent construction our norm. We live like our environment is a privilege and protecting it our responsibility. We live like New Zealanders are our passion, and ingenuity is our response.
eHaus was established in 2010 by Jon Iliffe and Baden & Glenda Brown with the dream of creating a New Zealand owned and operated specialist design and construction company using PassivHaus build and design principles.
Jon, a Mechanical Production Engineer from Rolls Royce Motors, arrived in New Zealand and looking to build a family home went seeking out alternative options and found the PassivHaus way.
Baden, a master builder of 20 years, disillusioned with the poor performance of the high-end homes he was building for clients, also was seeking other options, and discovered PassivHaus. Together, with Jon and Glenda - Financial director, eHaus was formed.
Our eHaus team is made up of some of the country's best Passive House builders, architects and designers who are redefining the way kiwis live, one home at a time. Our team of professionals work together to see your dreams come to reality.
Today eHaus is recognised as award winning and New Zealand leaders in PassivHaus design and construction. Find out more about eHaus and our teams here: https://ehaus.co.nz/
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