Oamaru.

eHaus Euro - Passive House Classic

This captivating home offers three bedrooms, including a spacious master bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in robe. With a total area of 177 square meters, every area has been thoughtfully designed for optimal use.

This project stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of its owners. They embarked on a remarkable journey of exploration into the world of passive houses, investing hours in research until they found eHaus. Their vision was a certified passive house in Oamaru, and their unwavering determination paid off. This home meets the eHaus Euro performance standard, delivering 91% predicted heat energy savings and is the first certified Passive House in Waitaki.

This home is equipped with incredible features such as a Stiebel Eltron hot water heat pump that provides energy-efficient hot water, while a Zehnder Ventilation Unit guarantees clean, fresh air circulation throughout the house. The triple-glazed high-performance glass, a fully insulated concrete pad and 140mm timber framing allow for exceptional insulation, delivering year-round comfort and energy savings.

Design Components

Floor: Fully insulated concrete pad with a U-value of 0.169 W/(m²K)

Wall: 140mm timber frame U-value of 0.222 W/(m²K)

Roof: Double layer of fibreglass insulation with a U-value of 0.129 W/(m²K)

Window Joinery: Eco Windows PVC 83 Uf value = 1.1 W/(m²K)

Glazing: Triple Glazed Argon Ug value=0.52 W/(m²K) g- value =50%

Ventilation: Zehnder ComfoAir Q350 MHRV

Performance Specs

Heating Demand: 20.9 kWh/m²/yr

Heating Load: 10W/m²

Frequency of Overheating: 0%

Form Factor: 3.65

Air Leakage@50Pa: 0.6 ACH

PER Demand: 53kWh/m²/yr