Bader Ventura Project
By Warm Windows
Welcome to the Bader Ventura Project, a groundbreaking development brought to you by Kainga Ora. This innovative project is not just any residential complex - it is the first government funded, social housing development in Australasia to meet the rigorous standards of Passive House. You can trust that your new home at Bader Ventura will not only provide comfort and style but also prioritise sustainability and energy efficiency.
At Warm Windows, we are proud to be a part of this exceptional project, providing top-quality windows and doors that not only enhance the aesthetics of the building but also contribute to its overall energy efficiency. With our products, you can enjoy a cosy and comfortable living space while also reducing your carbon footprint. Choose Warm Windows for superior quality and sustainability in your new home.
Bader Ventura consists of 18 Passive House apartments and one 4-bedroom stand-alone home (not built to Passive House standard).
Situated in Mangere, Auckland, these homes are part of the extensive Mangere Development project, which aims to introduce around 10,000 new homes to the area over the next 15-20 years.
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These homes benefit both occupants and the environment by reducing the operational carbon footprint and offering heating and cooling costs as low as $1 per day.
As a model of innovation and leadership in the sector, Bader Ventura has been selected as a Beacon Project by the Construction Sector Accord.
Key Features:
- 18 Passive House apartments (2 and 3-bedroom homes)
- Temperature regulation through smart design and high-performance materials
- 8 Homestar rating
- Heating and cooling costs of around $1 per day*
- 35% reduction in operational energy carbon*
- 62% reduction in space heating electricity*
- Higher performance windows with less than half the heat loss*
- Comfortable year-round temperatures between 20-25°C
- Fresh, filtered indoor air for consistent high quality
- All 6 ground-floor units built to full universal design standard
- *Compared to a standard 6 Homestar Kāinga Ora home
Tackling Climate Change:
As an innovation pilot, Bader Ventura aims to explore the benefits of Passive Housing and build Kāinga Ora's capability in low carbon construction. Achieving Passive House performance represents a significant step forward in providing innovative homes that reduce the carbon footprint of future public housing, while also lowering costs for low-income families. The development meets MBIE’s Building for Climate Change 2035 proposed final thermal performance cap 12 years ahead of industry expectations.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Over the next 12 months, Kāinga Ora will monitor the performance of these homes to confirm the anticipated benefits. This includes measuring indoor air temperature and humidity, air quality, hot water, and electricity usage.
Professionals used in
Bader Ventura Project
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Warm Windows provides European-style double-glazing windows, made with globally recognised Aluplast uPVC systems. Aluplast is known for exceptional quality.
With more than 15 years of experience and having successfully completed a whopping 3000-plus projects, Warm Windows is a name you can trust. We quickly realised that awning windows and staking doors were becoming more popular in New Zealand, so we worked with our suppliers to create a product line-up that is uniquely suited to local conditions.
We’ve developed our own uPVC system that corresponds with New Zealand building code and installation procedures. The Kiwi market requires an extended warranty of 15 years on joinery profiles, so we work exclusively with top-quality components that are up to the task.
Our approach is simple; always build custom doors and windows. That’s the only way to ensure that the fit is perfect every time, for every house. Because each unit is fabricated individually, we can offer an extended list of design options and hardware configurations.
We have worked very hard to create a strong reputation in the New Zealand joinery market, not only for the quality of our double-glazed doors and windows but also for our terms of service. The best evidence we can provide is feedback from our customers. Feel free to check out our glowing reviews at No Cowboys.