SIPS Tiny house

By Fortified Construction

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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

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SIPS Tiny house
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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.
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.
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.

Professionals used in
SIPS Tiny house

Rosenfeld Kidson & Co.
Rosenfeld Kidson & Co.
Manufacturers and Suppliers
- 2016
Fortified Construction
Fortified Construction
Construction
- 2020

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We are a one stop shop when it comes to project management, sourcing of abstract materials, we work alongside architects which allows us to get you from point of conception on a job, to the finished product.

With a collective experience of over 15 years of mainly bespoke, architecturally designed builds, Nathan and Julian are able to navigate through difficult building problems that set you scratching your head.