Passive House Auckland Waiatarua

Based on a bush-clad site in the Waitakere foothills, our client's wishlist included a stylish and compact family home complete with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a children's play area, open plan living/kitchen and elevated decking.

Other requirements included:
- Passive build design by eHaus for a healthier and more energy-efficient home.
- Minimal disturbance of the bush-clad site to preserve the natural habitat
- Sustainability features including on-site water retention.
- Use of natural building products free of formaldehyde, lead, arsenic and hydrofluorocarbons.

The home’s modest 60m2 footprint, called for clever built-in storage solutions.  Including a mezzanine bed in the children’s bedroom and a raised platform bed in the master bedroom, with pull-out drawers beneath.

Precision designed and built, this passive-built home boasts exceptional performance, thanks to a selection of premium materials. From insulated and airtight attic stairs to the Zehnder ComfoAir 350 ventilation unit, wood-alu joinery and a composting toilet. 

The result is a contemporary and cosy Auckland passive-built home nestled in native bush which meets the eHaus Euro PHI Low Energy standard while also enhancing the land it sits on.

Learn more about this Auckland passive home on our website
https://www.wah.co.nz/post/one-family-s-passion-for-a-passive-built-healthier-home

More about energy-efficient passive house design: 

• Superior insulation to fully seal the home from the exterior elements.
• An airtight building envelope to prevent heat escaping.
• Double or triple-glazed windows to retain heat and cool from within.
• The house is optimally positioned on the site for both sun and shade.
• Effective HRV (Heat Recovery & Ventilation system). A unit which allows fresh air into the home without losing any interior heat.

Credit: copy repurposed in part from eHaus