Kaitake
About
This wonderful 281sqm home embodies mid-century modern architecture, featuring a wide, low-pitched roof, raked ceilings, and expansive windows in the living area.
The thoughtfully designed layout includes open-plan living, kitchen, and dining spaces that flow to a covered outdoor living area and deck—ideal for entertaining or relaxing. A separate media room offers a cozy retreat for movie nights or quiet downtime.
At one end of the house, you'll find three bedrooms, including a master suite complete with an ensuite and walk-in robe. At the opposite end, a guest room or office with ensuite provides flexibility and privacy for visitors or work-from-home arrangements. Solar panels enhance its energy efficiency, aligning with eHaus's commitment to sustainable living.
Design Components
Floor: Timber floor with a U-value of 0.204 W/(m²K) Concrete pad with a U-value of 0.182 W/(m²K)
Wall: 140mm + 45 timber frame with a U-value of 0.240W/(m²K)
Roof: Double layer of fibreglass insulation with a U-value of 0.129W/(m²K)
Window joinery frame: Eco Windows - uPVC 70 with a U-value of 1.3 W/(m²K)
Glazing: Double glazed Argon with Ug-value of 1.1 W/(m²K) g-value of 61%
Ventilation: Zehnder ComfoAir Q450 MHRV
Performance Specs
Heating Demand: 14.9 kWh/(m²yr)
Heat Load: 13.8 W/m²
Frequency of overheating: 2.9% year over 25℃
TFA: 198.8m²
Form Factor: 3.72
Air Leakage @50Pa: 0.70 ACH
Per Demand: 31.0 kWh/(m²yr)
Region
Taranaki
Year of completion
2024
Building style
Contemporary
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About the
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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/
Our locations include:
- Northland
- Waikato
- Hawkes Bay
- Taranaki
- Whanganui
- Manawatu
- Kapiti
- Wellington/Hutt Valley
- Blenheim
- Waitake/Waimate
- Christchurch
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