Waikato - Taupiri
eHaus Euro - Certified Passive House - Classic
A world-class energy-efficient design defines this home on a rural lifestyle block north of Hamilton. The collaborative design with Edwards White Architects ensured the home treads lightly on the environment despite its generous 252 sqm footprint. Computer modelling before construction used local climate data to ensure ultimate thermal performance. The Euro from eHaus is built to the German PassivHaus energy-efficient building standard, the highest on the planet. The four-bedroom, two bathroom home is north facing for ultimate solar gain. Two living areas spill onto a spacious deck. The contemporary black brick and cedar, tie in well with modern designer kitchen, scullery, bathroom and laundry. German-engineered joinery, a solar photovoltaic system, hot water and ventilation systems and heat-pumps, plus airtight construction make this a star.
Design Components
Floor: Fully insulated concrete pad with a U-value of 0.183 W/(m²K)
Wall: 140mm timber frame with service cavity U-value of 0.223 W/(m²K)
Roof: Double layer of fibreglass insulation U-value of 0.128 W/(m²K)
Window Joinery Frame: Energate 963 Wood Alu System Tilt Turn and lift and slide Uw value 1.5 W/(m²K)
Glazing: Double Glazed Low E Argon Ug value 1.15 W/(m²K)
Ventilation: Zehnder Q350 MHRV
Hot Water: Heat Pump with split system with internal water storage
Heating/Cooling: Compact cassette air conditioning system 5.2kW cooling / 6kW heating
Power generation: 5Kw Solar PV system
Performance Specifications
Heating Demand: 15 kWh/m²/year
Heating Load: 13 W/m²
Frequency of Overheating: 0% year over 25°C
TFA: 187.6 m²
Form Factor: 3.7
Air leakage @ 50Pa: 0.41 ACH
PER demand: 42 kWh/m²/year
Renewable Energy: 21 kWh/m²/year
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At eHaus, we live like efficiency is our point, and intelligent construction our norm. We live like our environment is a privilege and protecting it our responsibility. We live like New Zealanders are our passion, and ingenuity is our response.
eHaus was established in 2010 by Jon Iliffe and Baden & Glenda Brown with the dream of creating a New Zealand owned and operated specialist design and construction company using PassivHaus build and design principles.
Jon, a Mechanical Production Engineer from Rolls Royce Motors, arrived in New Zealand and looking to build a family home went seeking out alternative options and found the PassivHaus way.
Baden, a master builder of 20 years, disillusioned with the poor performance of the high-end homes he was building for clients, also was seeking other options, and discovered PassivHaus. Together, with Jon and Glenda - Financial director, eHaus was formed.
Our eHaus team is made up of some of the country's best Passive House builders, architects and designers who are redefining the way kiwis live, one home at a time. Our team of professionals work together to see your dreams come to reality.
Today eHaus is recognised as award winning and New Zealand leaders in PassivHaus design and construction. Find out more about eHaus and our teams here: https://ehaus.co.nz/
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