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SIPS Tiny house.

ArchiPro Project Summary - Innovative SIPS Tiny House in Mt Eden, completed in 2021, featuring exceptional insulation and energy efficiency, designed by Johnson Architects and recognized as Small Home of the Year at Home Magazine's NZ Home of the Year awards.

Title:: SIPS Tiny house
Construction:: Fortified Construction
Category:: Residential/; Landscaping
Completed:: 2021
Price range:: $0.5m - $1m
Building style:: Passive
Client:: Priya and Michael
Photographers:: Fortified Construction
Claire Johnson

Situated on a flat site in Mt Eden, our clients wanted a garage for their use and an adjoined minor dwelling. It was a passion project where they wanted to push the boundaries of what a small house could provide

This project used prefabricated structurally insulated panels to give it a phenomenal insulation rating, making it a passive house requiring very little energy to heat and cool.

The cladding was a thermally treated African pine by Rosenfeld Kidson

Architect: Johnson Architects

Engineer: Nancekivell Consultants LTD

Key Materials: SIPS panels, Truwood cladding, brick cladding

Awards - Home Magazine's NZ Home of the year awards for Small home of the Year

Project Gallery

Challenges - We endeavor to constantly upskill with our knowledge of new products. This was our first time using SIPS panels which required us to learn about the supply, installation and performance. Navigating a tight inner city site with Hiab and concrete trucks took careful planning and communication with surrounding residents. Our other more difficult challenge was dealing with Auckland Council. Although these SIPS panels are not new technology, there was still some careful negotiations that needed to take place between ourselves and the council to get this job over the line.

The Solution - Our motivated team was able to learn quickly to efficiently construct the house as per the requirements and satisfy the building inspectors concerns. The attention to detail on this job was paramount for our clients as it was such a small space, every square centimeter was on show and had to be utilised.

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Products used

Corrugate Iron RoofingFreeman Roofing

Coalgate Rustic Classic BricksCanterbury Clay Bricks

Truwood® Thermally Modified CladdingRK Timbers

Custom Orb® Corrugate Roofing | CladdingSteel & Tube

Low E Double Glazing Glass RangeMetro Performance Glass

PDL Iconic | Switches & Power pointsPDL by Schneider Electric

MosaicsDesignsource

Garador Next Gen Garage OpenersGarador

Professionals used

DesignsourceManufacturers and Suppliers

NATURAL STONE

STONE TILES AND PAVING

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NATURAL STONE

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Metro Performance GlassManufacturers and Suppliers

RK TimbersManufacturers and Suppliers

INTERIOR TIMBERS: FLOORING & PANELING

EXTERIOR TIMBERS: CLADDING, HARDWOOD DECKING

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INTERIOR TIMBERS: FLOORING & PANELING

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Freeman RoofingManufacturers and Suppliers

ROOFING ESTIMATION CALCULATOR

EXPERT ADVICE

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ROOFING ESTIMATION CALCULATOR

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GaradorManufacturers and Suppliers

Fortified ConstructionConstruction

Steel & TubeManufacturers and Suppliers

PDL by Schneider ElectricManufacturers and Suppliers

ELECTRIC HOME DESIGN

SMART HOME AUTOMATION

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ELECTRIC HOME DESIGN

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Fortified Construction

Construction

Auckland

fortifiedconstruction.co.nz

Fortified Construction. We are Fortified Construction based in Auckland . We’re as passionate about your project as you are. To us, every project is personal, and so we’re with you every step of the way, helping turn your dream into your dream home. At Fortified Constructions, we follow the practices of extreme ownership. Your project is our project, and we go above and beyond to ensure that it matches your plans precisely.In our experience, everything comes down to the on-site team building bespoke houses and undertaking stunning renovations. That’s why we emphasise our culture of personal responsibility, healthy living, professionalism, and genuine love for the work.Every single individual who represents us on your site, from our highly-skilled, experienced team, trusted sub-trades, and project managers, all respect the place that you call home and enthusiastically work toward your vision.