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We create innovative architecture that centers the wellbeing of our clients and our shared environment, and embraces challenge.
Architecture is about beauty, quality, performance & responsibility. We believe that good design grows from a process that is driven by these values.

A team that delivers large or small, simple or complex, calm, comfortable, sustainable buildings. Innovative evidence-based design for high performance, supporting wellbeing, and prioritising community. We listen and explore with you in an open exchange of ideas.

VIA architecture Ltd, the practice of Elrond Burrell, works nationally with prospective homeowners to design beautiful modern comfortable Passive House (Passivhaus) homes.

VIA architecture Ltd also consults to architects and designers to ensure their design can meet the Passive House standard without compromising their creativity. This includes; design reviews, detail reviews, PHPP modelling, energy and carbon modelling, thermal bridge modelling, blower door air testing, site observation.

Elrond Burrell, director of VIA architecture and Registered Architect (UK), is one of NZ’s most experienced Passive House Designers and has been designing and consulting on Passive House homes, offices, apartment buildings and schools in NZ, AUS, Canada, the Middle East and the UK for over a decade.

VIA architecture Ltd is a Practice member of the NZIA and a Lifemark associate.

Certified Passive House Designer

Space Division is an Auckland based architectural practice that aims to positively impact the lives and environment of its clients. We believe our name reflects both the essence of what we do, but how he strive to do it – intelligently and simply.

New Zealand owned and operated since 2009 eHaus offers design and construction of Passive House spaces nationwide.

We’re a team of Architects that tread the line between creative design solutions and technical expertise.
It’s a balance we work hard to maintain in projects of all scales, at every step along the way. We’re excited about new ways of doing things, but draw on our depth of experience and multi-disciplinary approach to ensure they’re done right. Our tight partnerships with experts in engineering and surveying make us a one-stop-shop for excellent, original and sensitive design solutions.

Parsonson Architects is a 7 person practice who work in an environment of collaboration, creativity and sustainability, where theres is a strong interest in exploring the ‘spirit of place’.

Work is currently focussed on individual house, multi-unit residential, community, hospitality and commercial projects.

Kapiti Architectural Design Ltd was opened in 2007 by Architectural Designer Rochelle Dennis

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

Amanda Bulman and Denis Chin are the directors of Three Line Studio, 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.

Maguire and Harford 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.

Working in the Queenstown Lakes Region for over half a decade we are very passionate about creating sustainable, healthy homes. We strongly believe in architecture that adapts to the local climate and enhances the interior comfort by incorporating passive house design principles. Unique & personalized design as well as clear project documentation are key elements to deliver your desired project outcome.

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

Sang Architects is a family-run, architectural practice known for its rich legacy of architecture and many years of high quality design.  We work closely and in partnership with our clients to design and build homes and buildings that support them now and will leave a legacy for their future generations.

Excellent design, build quality and sustainable architecture are the keys to creating wonderful and inspiring architecture. The buildings are warm and comfortable, resilient, low-energy buildings with healthy indoor environments, free of condensation and mould. The Passive House approach is ideal for helping our clients achieve this.

Bespoke architectural design specialising is high performance buildings and Passive House design.

Our practice concentrates on three areas of work:

1. Urban – work with an urban design & urban planning focus
2. Residential – design of private houses
3. Multi Unit – design of multi unit houses and developments

Welcome to buildgood, your independent, expert passive house and project management service. Offering professional, strategic advice and expertise to direct your project from inception to completion. Using hands-on project definition, planning, monitoring, collaboration and control to push for your project’s best outcome.

Bob Burnett Architecture has been an advocate for energy-efficient, environmentally sound architecture for two decades. Designing and building his own demonstration projects to create awareness for the community and industry about high performance design and construction.  He wants to help people understand the link between New Zealand’s suboptimal building code standards, that are around 20 years behind other OECD countries and alarming health and wellbeing statistics. In 2015 Bob founded the Superhome Movement and co-founded Quakestar rating system after the Christchurch earthquakes. Recently Bob received the Sustainability Superstar award by Sustainable Business Network.

A bespoke designer working in collaboration with other Passive House specialists to offer design and draughting services for high performance housing and Passive House design.

Phil recently completed the Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant Introduction course. He is now working on expanding this knowledge by following a practical pathway to achieving the Certified Passive House Designer qualification and is currently working on documenting his first Passive House project.

Please get in touch if you would like to work together on your project.

The Urban Design and Architecture team at Woods is an integral part of this multi-disciplinary practice, balancing complex technical, environmental, social and commercial factors to create desirable and high performing buildings, developments and communities.

Registered Architects with a passion for sustainable, energy efficient housing

We provide a multi-disciplinary practice, offering both architectural design services, as well as a holistic approach to property remediation, following damage from fire, flood, collision, weathertightness failures, and more.

I personally, am a Chartered Building Engineer, Building Surveyor and Architectural Designer, and so with over 35 years industry experience, understand the ever-changing needs of clients, construction and the environment. I believe we offer a professional and sympathetic approach to dealing with the built form, and in meeting the needs of our clients.

As such, we endeavour to maintain good contact, as well as memberships with, PHINZ, NZGBC, PCNZ, RICS, CABE, ADNZ, DANZ, CIAT, CIOB and BOINZ.

Catherine has worked  in Europe, Australia and New Zealand in Architectural design, now  located in New Plymouth, Taranaki, she operates the first Architectural Practice in Taranaki to specialize and focus on  high performance Passive Houses, and energy upgrades, and provides consultation around energy efficient developments. She works with commercial, residential and industrial, from  large subdivisions to tiny homes. She is also a designer for eHaus.

I’m an Architectural Designer (LBP) with 16+ years experience in New Zealand working predominantly on residential projects.

And as of 28 July 2021 a Certified Passive House Consultant.

We began working together in 1968 and have built an international reputation as one of the most innovative and integrated architecture and design practices in New Zealand.
Our team is a close-knit group of specialists in architecture, interior design, urban planning and landscape architecture.
We design by researching and challenging — by asking the right questions — and are guided by an unswerving sensitivity to the culture and climate of a place.
We make architecture that responds with spirit and ingenuity to the pressing challenges of our time: the need for sustainable design, quality
housing, public buildings and spaces that reflect the community, and genuine collaboration.

First Light Studio is a practice driven to do better by people and the planet.

Archzone Architects is a practice based in Dunedin, specialising in bespoke, innovative, high performance residential and commercial architecture, servicing all of NZ

The core value of Archiland Architecture is sustainability and social responsibility, Passive House is worth to be explored.

MyKiwiHouse is combining the best practises from Europe and New Zealand into a smart and sustainable home, which is cost efficient not only to build but also affordable to live in.

The result is a home with far superior heating savings (up to 90% better) than standard building code compliant houses.

The entire envelope has a thermal performance which meets PHI Low Energy Building Standard, i.e. energy demand of no more than 27 kWh/m2a (in Queenstown Climate Zone). The house can be Passive House certified at an additional cost.

Standard Specifications:

a) Walls 140mm framing + 45mm service cavity with 140mm + 50mm Earthwool (R-value 5.5).

b) Ceiling 2 @ 195mm Earthwool (R-value 8.2).

c) Intello vapour barrier in wall and ceiling.

d) Air changes per hour at 50 pascals of pressure (ACH50) = 0.5

e) MAXRaft insulated concrete foundation (R-value 4.5)

f) Timber/aluminium clad windows from Elitfonster in Sweden (U-value 0.80 = R-value 1.25):

• • Triple glazing with 2 @ Argon gas in 16mm cavities
  • 2 @ low E glazing
  • Warm edge spacer Swisspacer
  • Codemark Certified for New Zealand

The indoor climate is vastly improved by utilising an advanced heating and energy recovery ventilation system and the triple glazed timber windows , which keeps the entire home warm in the winter (and cold in the summer). Your home will be free from moisture and have a constant supply of fresh air directly from the outside.

Although compact in size, each function in the house has been cleverly designed, including innovative under-floor heating in bathrooms, and with a priority on the large open plan kitchen, dining and living area.

Our homes are built by local certified builders to the highest quality, which is normally only seen in expensive luxury houses. The difference is that we have down scaled to a minimalistic Swedish design, with smart use of standardisation to achieve ultimate cost efficiency.

A home for the future!

Our hearts are where we can improve the quality of the daily living of an individual and support our local communities.

It is crucial for us to consider the impact of construction on the environment. We therefore put high effort into material selection and source, architectural detail and design which should work with the environment rather than going against it.

We empower people to live and work in spaces that look amazing, support wellbeing and invoke joy. Whatever your budget and goals, we can find creative solutions that will help you get the best out of your building.

Performance Architecture is a team of Architectural designers based in Christchurch & Auckland. Our architectural studios share a passion for improving the built environment and reducing the impact on New Zealand, both during construction and during the buildings use.

Nestled away close to the Waikato River in Hamilton, Five AM Design Studio is a boutique studio established in 2016. At Five AM, we provide professional consideration to all aspects of the design and construction process. As well as commercial projects, we specialize in high-performance new residential architecture, renovations, and everything in between.

Design and Make Architects is committed improving our built environment, both aesthetically and environmentally. Passive houses are sensible and cost-effective long term for the occupants. They encourage all their clients to at minimum have an energy model and cost analysis of various improvements. Elizabeth Guthrey is their in-house Certified Passive House Designer, with a house design in progress in Christchurch to be passive house certified.

Architecture Studio, Wanaka, NZ

The love of our craft takes design beyond art and science, and taps into Architecture’s ability to evoke emotion, house ancestry and build legacy. Our creative process brings soul and high performance into our clients projects. Every line on every page is invested in personally with empathy, care and innovation.

Alki is a Chinook word from North America that connects us to our future. This is exactly why Alki has planted itself in Architecture – to build something that will outlast ourselves, knowing it will inspire future generations and leave the planet and its resources behind to service those to come.

Alki’s Architecture moulds itself to the human experience, placing it as a facilitator to make change for the greater good. Taking its place as a house, a home, and therefore our habitat – curating our emotions, our sense of place and our habits. Defining what it means to be human, and how we connect to each other, our communities and our ecosystems.

MJ Designs creates architectural house designs that will bring your residential renovation, house extension or new home plans to life.

We are a client-focused architectural designer practice and ensure each design solution evolves from working closely with you to understand your individual brief and aspirations.

Designing with you towards a High Performance House or Passive House is the ultimate goal and we can incorporate that into your renovation or new build.

Architectus is an architecture and urbanism practice designing places and spaces tuned to their communities, context and culture. Advocates for integrated design, we apply a rigorous and tailored approach to create environments that are inspiring and enduring. For over 30 years, we have been realising innovative and bespoke projects around Aotearoa New Zealand, shaping precincts and campuses with people and sustainability at their heart. We believe architecture begins with a social agenda. It must nurture and grow communities and individuals, and enhance its neighbourhood and city. We believe in being judicious with natural resources. Environmentally sensitive architecture requires us to be energy-efficient and space-efficient, and to use low-carbon materials and ethically sourced products. This is a holistic approach that embeds our practice in a continuum of artistic and technical progress, so the architecture we are responsible for will be relevant for decades to come.

Established in 2017 by Noor Keary, a registered architect in New Zealand, Nala Studio Architects is a boutique firm that engages in a wide array of architectural projects, encompassing residential and commercial spaces. The firm is adept at handling new constructions, renovations, extensions, and conversions of multiple units.

Our design philosophy integrates contemporary style, practical functionality with energy efficiency, focusing on tailored architectural solutions.

With offices located in both Auckland and Queenstown, Nala Studio Architects excels in design management and planning, crafting visually appealing yet practical spaces. The firm takes into consideration the unique characteristics of each site and the intended usage of the spaces, ensuring that all projects comply with relevant planning and legislative frameworks to facilitate smooth project completion.

The variety in their projects caters to a broad range of client needs and site specifics, including challenging landscapes such as steep terrains. Nala Studio Architects has received acclaim for its efficient service, professional conduct, and competence in managing intricate design and consent challenges.

For additional details, you can visit our office website (www.nala.co.nz).

Changing lives through great architecture & design. That is our mantra.

To achieve that mantra we believe in the principle of Client-Centric Design. Client-Centric Design is an overarching philosophy that puts our clients at the centre of the design process. It focuses on an approach that prioritises the needs, preferences, and aspirations of the client or end-user throughout the architectural design process. The goal is to create buildings, spaces, and environments that not only meet functional requirements but also resonate with the people who will use and inhabit them. This approach is especially crucial as architecture has a direct impact on the well-being, comfort, and experiences of the occupants.

Client-Centric Design in architecture goes beyond the physical structure; it involves understanding and addressing the emotional and psychological needs of the clients. By placing the client at the centre of the design process, we can create spaces that truly resonate with and enrich the lives of those who use them.​

At Imagine Architecture, we believe that good architecture has the power to change lives. That’s why we are committed to using Client-Centric Design principles in all of our projects. Whether we are designing a high quality, healthy home to Passive House standard or a commercial space, we always begin by listening to our clients and understanding their needs. From there, we use our expertise and creativity to craft spaces that are not only beautiful and functional, but also promote health, wellbeing, and happiness. Our tagline, “changing lives through great architecture and design”, reflects our belief that the spaces we design have the power to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Architect exploring high efficiency buildings and assisting [projects with Homestar and Green Star Communities ratings

Completed the Passive House Level 1 Designer Course in 2016.