About

Kowai River Barn.

ArchiPro Project Summary - Kowai River Barn: A sustainable home featuring ply and cedar claddings, oak finishes, and innovative stormwater management, designed for low energy consumption and recognized with a House of the Year Gold Reserve Award.

Title:: Kowai River Barn
Builder:: High Country Homes
Category:: Residential/; New Builds

This house sits in the Kowai river bed, featuring ply and cedar claddings with oak floors, doors and joinery. Stormwater discharges directly into drainage swales without the use of spouting. Large portal beams hold the structure together while a log burner with solar water make for an extremely low energy home.

Winner of a House of the Year Gold Reserve Award and Local Category Winner.

Project Gallery

Views and Engagement

Professionals used

High Country HomesBuilders

CONCEPT & DESIGN

FARM & LIFESTYLE HOMES

•••

CONCEPT & DESIGN

•••

High Country Homes

Builders

Canterbury

highcountryhomes.co.nz

High Country Homes. Welcome to the website of High Country Homes Ltd, designers and builders of fine homes in the South Island of New Zealand.High Country Homes service a wide area of the South Island including Christchurch, Rangiora, Hanmer, Castle Hill, Terrace Downs and the general Canterbury area.We have builders in Nelson to tackle jobs in the Marlborough Sounds and Murchison area.High Country Homes has years of experience managing building projects through to completion and are members of the Registered Master Builders association.We’d be happy to discuss how we can help you and for a small cost we can provide you with concept plans.