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Designed by Lindholm design in 2013, the brief from the owner was for a simple, sunny home incorporating  passive solar and ventilation principles.  With a total footprint of 205m2 including the double garage this small but spacious home uses “Vantage Aluminium” joinery with double glazed green tinted glazing to reduce glare and heat gain/loss and has aluminium louvre windows for cross ventilation.  Tiles to living, dining and kitchen areas on an insulated concrete slab provide a thermal mass for storage of solar energy in the winter.  Orientation and  overhangs help shield from the hottest sun in the summer.  James Hardie Linea weatherboards allowed for the desired black painted finish.

Lindholm Design
Northland

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Lindholm Design was established in Northland in 2001 by Karin Lindholm (Andreassen).

Karin Lindholm specialises in design and draughting of residential homes unique to clients' needs and personalities. Her designs embody spaces that are attractive, functional and suit the needs of their owners.

She has a passion for creating elegant and stylish homes that are also enjoyable, liveable environments. Her understanding of the principles of passive design, ventilation and modern building technologies results in healthy functional homes with attractive and enduring architecture.

Karin Lindholm also recognises the importance of working within the budget constraints of her clients while still delivering quality architecture.

Projects range from small alterations to larger residential homes and can include kitchen, cabinetry and bathroom design if required.

Karin Lindholm has a background in residential, commercial and educational architecture both in NZ and overseas totalling 20+ years of experience in draughting and design. She is a current professional member of ADNZ (Architectural Designers of NZ), a past member of The NZ Green Building Council (NZGBC) and Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP107526) in Design Class 2.

Whether you already have your own plan developed, or need Lindholm Design to create a one-off design just for you, Karin Lindholm will tailor a design and draughting package to suit.

Karin Lindholm will co-ordinate your project with other consultants if required, to provide you with a complete solution.

Lindholm Design uses AutoCAD and ArchiCAD  Software to produce conceptual design and presentation drawings through to building consent documentation.

In addition to 2D CAD Documentation, Lindholm Design can provide 3D CAD images, photorealistic rendering, walk-though animations and sun studies to make your project come to life before you even begin to build.