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CORA’s philosophy is to design building services that provide comfortable, healthy and safe internal environments.

This is achieved through careful consideration of clients’ needs and implementing these by working in a collaborative, integrated and holistic manner as part of a professional team. At CORA, we believe that the built environment must improve the natural world not detract from it.

ThermaDura is proud to be part of the Passive House community and to be able to manufacture 2 passive house certified window and door ranges in New Zealand.

European Style Energy Efficient Wooden Windows & Doors

• Extremely energy efficient windows
• Certified Passive House Windows
• For up to 64mm triple glazing
• Maximum airtightness values
• Manufactured in New Zealand
• Wide range of wooden windows

Siga epitomise all the best that we think of with Swiss quality control and reliability.

SIGA is a World leader in the development, production and distribution of products free from residential toxins for the air and wind tight building envelopes. SIGA-sealed buildings are characterised by low heating and ventilation costs, higher standard of comfort without drafts and protection from mould.

Know-how, quality, innovation and the consistent striving for sustainability are some of the recipes for the success of the Swiss family business.

SIGA develops and produces its products at two locations in the canton of Lucerne (Central Switzerland). The core competencies of the company are research and development, production, sales and training. 34 patents have been registered in the last 10 years.

We build houses to the Passive House standard, designed to give your family the best health, comfort and happiness at a fraction of the energy used by conventional homes.

Experts in airtightness and weathertightness systems for comfortable, healthy and durable buildings

Harley Builders are specialists in new architectural homes and renovation additions. Their focus is building energy efficient and passive homes.

Ben and Jessica work with really diverse clients to produce truly ecological, healthy & beautiful housing – providing real comfort and less cost to the environment, with the added benefit of minimal running costs.

Hiberna provides a full service, from concept and planning, through design and analysis, to building and finishing. If you have a question about natural building or energy, we would love to try to help!

Certified Passive House Consultant, Accredited Passive House Building Certifier

Maguire and Harford Architects (formerly RMBH Architects) was formed in 2012 by Ross Maguire and Braden Harford and our small team is based in Christchurch. Our experience is found in work around New Zealand including various residential, educational, sports and leisure facilities, and commercial projects.

Compound is your NZ family owned and operated, full-service project management and residential building company.

In 1993 Kevin Brewer and Peter Davidson started Brewer Davidson to take advantage of their complementary skills.

Offering expertise in all areas of renovation and house construction we have developed a reputation as a premier home builder within the Canterbury area. Whether you are building a new home or looking to organise alterations and renovations, we are here to help.

Transforming Otago living environments through passion for quality and craftsmanship.

Bright Build are experts at building and renovating quality homes around Wellington.

Professional supply, and supply & installation of systems such as insulation, ventilation, air-tightness, heating and home automation.

Whatever the landscape, budget or scope of your project, we listen and work with you to provide the best design, best solution and best outcome to the highest standard guided by our principles based on the Building Biology and Ecology Institute (BBE).

Build Green is an engineering consulting firm based in Christchurch, New Zealand. We specialise in the design, construction and performance of environmentally sustainable buildings.

Kapiti Architectural Design Ltd was opened in 2007 by Architectural Designer Rochelle Dennis and Electrician husband Scott Dennis (DSR Electrical Ltd).

Architype is an award winning architectural practice specialising in the design of high performance Passive House and low energy residential and community architecture.

LIVEWEL construction aims to support you right through the build process. We can help with ensuring the most knowledgeable and experienced engineers, architects and sub trades provide the best possible service.

Our team works on strategy, placemaking, masterplanning and built forms in the residential, retail, commercial, remediation, tourism and hospitality sectors.

Amanda Bulman and Denis Chin are the directors of bbc architects, and have been practising together since 2001.  They are both registered with the New Zealand Institute of Architects and have a diverse team of architects and technicians working with them out of the historic ‘Shed 21’ building on the Wellington waterfront.

BEAL is the acronym for ‘Building Element Assessment Laboratory’. Commencing product assessments in 2004, it has developed into two entities covering product testing and certification throughout Australasia and Asia. The two entities are known as BEAL Testing Services and BEAL Certification Service.

Professional supply and installation of insulation for high performance homes:

• JetStream MAX – blown glasswool for walls, ceiling and midfloors
• ecoslab – finished engineered slab edge insulation systems
• high performance glasswool

Setting a new standard for New Zealand housing with sustainable, eco-friendly German engineering.

Studio8 is a registered architect practice based on Wellington’s beautiful south coast in Houghton Bay. We believe in a team approach, balancing enthusiastic innovative ideas with a depth of architectural and building industry experience.

We have a real passion for creating fresh, meaningful and responsible architectural solutions which enhance personal and community space and protect environmental concerns, along with creating healthy buildings that are functional for their purpose and meet client needs.

Certified Passive House Designer

Denise is specialised in construction analysis using WUFI (Wärme und Feuchte Instationär, transient heat and moisture), thermal bridge calculations, Blower Door Testing (ATTMA Level 1 and Level 2) and general Energy modelling with the Passive House Project Planner, or iesVE for dynamic building simulation.

Valhalla Living Ltd was established in Taupo, New Zealand in 2007 by builder, carpenter and joiner Kim Feldborg.

Certified Passive House Consultant