Kereru House by Dwell Homes

ArchiPro Project Summary - Contemporary timber-clad house in Christchurch featuring sustainable construction methods, extensive use of natural materials, and energy-efficient design for year-round comfort.

Title:: Kereru House
Architectural Designer:: Dwell Homes
Category:: Residential
Photographers:: Hazel Redmond Photographer

CONTEMPORARY TIMBER CLAD

Location: Christchurch

Year: July 2016

House: 300m2

Site: 1600m2

This distinctive two storey architect-designed house offers extensive use of natural materials and is built using environmentally sensitive and sustainable construction methods.

The two story contemporary design offers full height glazed walls and a palette of natural colours and materials including cedar, concrete, glass, and stone. High thermal mass properties and a passive solar design ensure year round energy efficiency and sustainability.
Cleverly designed overhangs offer appropriate shading in the summer while the full height glazing allows entry of low-level winter sun.
Extensive use of natural products and materials, selected for resilience, ensure longevity and sustainability.

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Dwell Homes. Dwell Homes is an innovative architectural design build company based in Christchurch which has developed a unique range of cleverly designed, environmentally-sensitive houses using natural products and materials and bringing architectural detailing to a wider market.Dwell Homes brings to the market a new, modern approach to house design and construction which will far exceed clients’ expectations. By providing inspirational, unique, contemporary modern house designs the company is radically bringing house-building in-line with 21st-century concepts.Established in New Zealand in 2005 by director Bryan Doull, the practice consists of a small team of committed professionals, designers, graduates and support staff all based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Born and educated in Edinburgh, Scotland, Bryan has extensive international experience as an architect and developer. Throughout the past 30 years Bryan has enjoyed outstanding results in the UK, Bermuda, Eastern Europe, Australia and New Zealand. He has been based in New Zealand since 2003.