We are a team of qualified, up-skilled, craft-focused builders, with a passion for high performance homes. Passive house principles provide us with the framework to build homes that accelerate our community towards a healthy, sustainable future

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.

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.

Certified Passive House Consultant, Accredited Passive House Building Certifier.

• Name of Certified Person
• Jason Quinn
• Certification Type
• Certified Passive House Designer (expire 27 Sept. 2027)
• Accredited Passive House Certifier, Certified PHPP  Expert

• Name of Certified Person
• Jessica Eyers
• Certification Type
• Certified Passive House Consultant (expire 24 April 2025)
• Accredited Passive House Certifier

• Name of Certified Person
• Sara Wareing
• Certification Type
• Certified Passive House Designer (expire 5 November 2025)
• Accredited Passive House Certifier, Certified PHPP  Expert

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.

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.

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.

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. We also provide energy modelling and consulting services for projects not targeting certification and thermal bridge modelling services for Homestar projects.

Elrond Burrell, director of VIA architecture and Registered Architect (NZ & 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.

Kia ora, my passion is high performance housing. Access to warm, draught free and earthquake resilient housing should be the right of every New Zealander. Houses built today should still be relevant in 30 years time.

It’s become my mission to change the way we design and build homes in Aotearoa. This is why I’m a Bronze member of PHINZ, on the Executive of Superhome Movement, why I led the production of The Healthy Home Design Guide, and why I have created The Healthy Home Cooperation.

Housing is about people. People working together in cooperation to provide Healthy Homes for people to live in.

Whether it is to make a difference for a family in a single house, a housing community or to change legislation, we all need to work jointly towards the same end, which is to achieve significant change.

Give me a call on 0273481110 to see how we can cooperate to design and build you a healthy resilient home.

Kia pai to ra (Have a nice day!)

Damien

Beautifully crafted. Consciously built.

Passionate project manager, certified passive house tradesperson

A professional builder with Licensed Building Practitioner Site 1 and Carpentry status.

A highly capable project manager with significant experience in the construction industry in New Zealand.

Educated to Master’s Degree level, specialising in product development.  Commited to deliver service excellence and a passion for the environment and eco-friendly design.

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.

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.

Leaders in Energy Efficient Design, Delivered on Budget, Creating comfortable healthy living.

Oculus is a group of passionate enclosure/facade engineers on a mission to provide guidance and resources to design buildings with comfort, health and performance as top priority.

We use a holistic approach to building science and collaborate closely with clients and the project team to deliver projects efficiently. By asking the right questions, we break down barriers and provide complete solutions that address project requirements and challenges.

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.

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.

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

Engineer and Certified Passive House Designer at Babbage Consultants Ltd

Fantech was founded in 1973 and has since been at the forefront of fan engineering and acoustic control technologies. It continues to focus on the implementation of new products for virtually every commercial, residential and industrial ventilation requirement with an emphasis on reliability and energy efficiency.

The business is driven by its commitment to customer service, product development, technical expertise and the highest quality product range. Today the company has 9 offices in a comprehensive network throughout Australia and New Zealand with its head office and principal manufacturing plant located in South Dandenong Victoria.

Fantech operates within the HVAC industry and has been involved in numerous major construction projects. We are also involved in Heat recovery/energy efficient ventilation, this includes passive house certified and green star accredited projects. These projects include the unique South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Westfield Mall (Newmarket), Commercial Bay (Auckland), Sky City Casino & Convention Centre (Auckland), Residence du park (Queenstown), Dunedin Cohousing project, and the six star Green Star awarded Melbourne Convention Centre. The opportunity to be involved in such iconic projects comes from the company’s reputation as a provider of high quality products and solutions focused on expert advice.

The company operates a quality management system under ISO9001: 2000 across all its manufacturing sites. This is supported by a strong culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation via a process of empowerment, education and training.

Fantech continues to introduce new and innovative products that are designed to optimise the indoor air quality and lower energy consumption. These products are helping to improve comfort levels and create healthier more productive spaces by introducing fresh filtered air into the internal environment.

Our commitment to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and the air quality within the occupied space, has led Fantech to introduce a number of cutting edge products. These intelligent products come from some of the world’s leading ventilation brands including Zehnder, Aerauliqa and Soler & Palau. Fantech’s experienced ventilation specialists have been fully trained on these new technologies and are able to provide advice on which products will suit your specific requirements.

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

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.

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

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.

Architecture design services focused on high performance buildings.

Juan Ortiz (LBP)

Certified Passive House Designer and Retrofit Expert (exp. 2028)

After watching his family get sick in cold, mouldy, minimum code buildings, Director Joe Lyth’s passion grew for building performance and occupant health. His belief is that homes should achieve a standard far above what the NZ Building Code achieves, but that this doesn’t necessarily mean significant additional cost if this is considered holistically throughout the design process.

​He produced his own project Lower Saddle Passive House, using SIPs, to ensure his family’s health, and show that healthier, lower energy and affordable buildings are possible for everyone in New Zealand, at standard budgets. He has since used the project as a pathway to test approaches to achieving better buildings, and as an education tool for the wider industry.​

​After over 8 years working on a wide range of projects in New Zealand, Joe decided to focus his work on helping the industry move towards buildings that are healthier, lower energy, and kinder on both people, and planet. He decided to take the plunge and open WEL – a practice that provides services that include design, consult and teach, to provide value in his own work, and to the wider industry.

Working with WEL puts performance and health alongside beauty and function, to deliver buildings that will last longer, be lower maintenance, have lower running costs, be low energy, more comfortable, and a lighter touch on the planet.

WEL provides a range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs of many projects:
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– Architectural Design
– Specialist Consulting
– Teaching & Upskilling for education & industry

Whether you’re a homeowner looking for an Architect, a designer looking to assess the performance of your project, an industry professional looking to up-skill and educate your team, or a developer looking for a knowledgeable and reliable consultant

WEL’s work seeks to balance budget, beauty and build-ability alongside health, performance and efficiency.

We are a New Zealand owned company and have been operating since 2009. eHaus offers design and construction of High Performance and Passive House spaces nationwide.  We have licensed eHaus builders across the country and have a dedicated team of designers.

Master Craftsman passionate about building passive homes

Certified Passive House Designer

Certified Passive House Consultant

Certified Passive House Consultant

Specialists in prefabrication and construction of high performance timber buildings.

We work collaboratively with designers and builders to optimise their projects for offsite manufacture and for speed of assembly on site.

Call Johann for more information: 021-104-1485

We specialise in building eco-friendly passive homes, remedial work on leaky buildings, extensions, additions, renovations and project management. Our hand-picked team are highly experienced and passionate about quality results.

Jason is an Architectural designer, Certified Passive House Consultant & Licenced Building Practitioner in Design 2.

He has over 21 years experience in the Architectural industry and enjoys designing efficient, and aesthetically beautiful high performance homes and delivers clear and comprehensive design & documentation solutions.

Jason emphasizes the importance of early communication & contractor engagement across all areas to ensure a thorough and efficient project workflow.

With a broad range of experience; delivering mid-high end projects specializing in new builds and high performance offerings, Jason has a portfolio of projects across the country with many award winning homes.

Ethos Homes has built five Certified Passive Houses in Christchurch

Ethos Homes has built five Certified Passive Houses and a number of low energy builds in Christchurch. Director, Peter Bielski is a passionate advocate of Passive House, he is constantly pushing to improve the construction process and create measurable results for his clients.  If you are interested in building better and want to learn more, give Peter a call on 027 206 4154

For over 54 years we have been New Zealand’s leading supplier, manufacturer, and innovator of world-class building solutions.

We have four channels to market brands that allow our customers a full service solution experience:  Eurowood, Fairview, Next and Vetro Raccordi.  Across these channels we supply some of New Zealand’s finest building materials for applications across thousands of kiwi homes and industries.

An FMI Zero Energy (FMIZE) home produces as much renewable energy from solar panels on it’s roof as its occupants consume of the course of a year.  It achieves this net zero balance via a highly energy-efficient building envelop combined with the most fit-for-purpose appliances.  An FMI ZE ready home is an FMI ZE home without the solar panels.

Depending on technology and local incentives, surplus energy from the roof may be sold to the grid or stored.

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.

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

Where innovation and knowledge drive every build

We’re driving Sustainability, Innovation and Performance
Discover how you can create Better Buildings for a Better World with Kingspan’s advanced insulation and building envelope solutions that deliver more. Kingspan Insulation is a market leading manufacturer of innovative ultra-thin flexible insulation products and high performance rigid insulation products for building fabric and building services applications.

Airtightness doesn’t need to be difficult – it can be a mainstream part of residential construction, benefiting more people.

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

We are passionate about building high performing homes that are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly and cost effective in the long run. We have a firm belief that everyone deserves to live in a comfortable, healthy environment that doesn’t cost a fortune to build or maintain.

We produce amazing Tiny Homes made from locally produced SIPS panels providing amazing insulation. Custom built you your needs

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

Hector Egger New Zealand is a Cromwell based company that specialises in the manufacture of high-tech timber structures and prefabricated timber panels for residential and commercial building construction. The innovative offsite manufacturing solutions provided by Hector Egger have improved the diversity of construction options available in the market, provided cost certainty with higher quality outcomes, is sustainably focused and produced faster than traditional building methods. We have completed a wide range of projects including single residential homes, passive house residential and commercial projects, large scale duplex developments, multi-story timber apartment buildings, school and community buildings and remote high-end architectural homes. Our new factory opened in January 2021 and has been at full production ever since.

The company is a family business and has been operating in Blenheim, Marlborough for over 30 years. Our services include residential new builds, renovations and light commercial works.

Our aim is to build healthier and warmer homes, that are better for people and the environment.

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.

Atamai Structures specializes in the manufacture and installation of prefab components for high performance and passive houses. Atamai components can be floors, walls and roofs but can also be combined with other systems. Atamai is also experienced installing mass timber components and European exterior joinery.

Strong, airtight, and super-insulated to maintain a stable interior environment, our New Zealand-made structural insulated panels, featuring a polyurethane core, are widely recognised as one of the easiest ways to build next-generation, healthy, energy-efficient buildings. NZSIP Ltd. was founded in February 2016.

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

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.

Todays Building Solutions is a supplier to the Building industry of all things Insulation. Including Steico Wood Fibre, Knauf Earthwool, Autex Polyester and Kingspan amongst many others. As well as partnering with the Pro clima team we can offer a good package for your future build. Based in Dunedin, we supply the Otago & Southland region with overnight deliveries. If your further afield we can arrange a freight date to fit your program. We also carry a wide range of acoustic treatment products for your space if needed.

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

European Style Energy Efficient Wooden Windows & Doors

• Extremely energy efficient windows
• The “Special Prize Economy” was awarded by the Passive House Institute
• For up to 64mm triple glazing
• Maximum airtightness values
• Manufactured in New Zealand
• Wide range of timber-alu and timber windows

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.

ECOWINDOWS is the expert for energy-efficient building solutions in New Zealand. We set a new building standard for New Zealand housing with sustainable and eco-friendly German engineering.

High-quality Passive House Components

We offer a great variety of German and European windows suitable for Passive Houses’ high standards and requirements.

Our high-performance double- or triple-glazed windows with Low-E (low-emissivity) glass and Argon filling and our energy-efficient doors help create an ultra-low energy building that provides a high comfort level and healthy living environment.

Passive House Pioneer

Private individual and website creator about alternative energy who discovered Passive House design as part of building the website.  Wanting to achieve that sort of standard in a future home we travelled to Aachen, Germany for the Passivhaus International conference a few years ago, visiting homes and public buildings as part of it.  We also check out the Energy Plus builds of Rolf Disch in Freiburg.

Having intended to build a passive house home on land we had but then having to move on, we want to build our long term home with these concepts.  On the way we aim to create part of a barn on the site into a temporary dwelling which will follow passive house standards.  Currently renting a new build home built to current code we know we have to have better energy management in any home we own.

Professional supply and installation of insulation for high-performance homes:

• High-performance thermal and acoustic glasswool insulation batts
• Blow-in glasswool insulation
• ClimaFoam XPS Board Insulation

NZ owned and operated, MAXRaft specialises in fully insulated concrete foundation products. MAXRaft productsdeliver excellent thermal performance and energy efficiencyfor a range of projects from the foundation up – from schools, hospitals and retirement villages, to social housingdevelopments and stand-alone residential homes.

MAXRaft offer products designed to suit different groundconditions. All MAXRaft products feature pre-cut polystyrenecomponents which are manufactured off-site. All MAXRaftproducts are supplied with a panel plan to maximise on-siteefficiency and minimise waste. Each component contains up to15% recycled material and can be recycled at end of life.

MAXRaft products are suitable for Homestar and Passive Housedesigns and have exceeded the building code requirementsfor over ten years, making them a reliable solution for easilymeeting compliance and significantly reducing heat lossthrough the foundation.

The R-values achieved with MAXRaft products are dependanton project-specific design and area to perimeter ratio. MAXRaft products can also work in conjunction with Underfloor Heatingwhere a minimum of R3 is required.

Chamberlain Carpentry & Joinery specialises in building and renovating unique and/or special mid- to high-end properties, including energy efficient homes.

Whether you’re building a new home in Taupo, renovating, or seeking that special piece of hand-crafted furniture, Chamberlain Carpentry & Joinery and Chamberlain Homes can help you. Ian is a craftsman with over 36 years experience in the business, the last fifteen as Chamberlain Carpentry and Joinery, Taupo. His hand-picked team have all been chosen for their carpentry and/or joinery qualifications and skills, experience, knowledge, easy personalities and customer service skills. All staff are members of New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB).

Our extended service brings years of skilled craftmanship to the building of entire homes. Your aspirations are given firm foundations built solidly by certified builders and cabinetmakers.

We are manufacturers and suppliers of window flashings for recessed window installation, to help improve the thermal performance of window joinery by recessing it into the frame line. Our flashing system has been tested to E2/VM1 with European window joinery.

Masons is a supplier of building flashing tapes -pliable membranes, rigid wall underlay and inter tenancy wall systems.  Mason’s sources products globally and markets products and systems in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.

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

Since 2008 Optimal Windows have been produced from start to finish in New Zealand. Our range of European style high performance timber windows and doors are specified, manufactured and designed for projects thoughout the country using materials and construction methods that are ideally suited to New Zealand’s wide range of climates and conditions.

Our aftersales service is second to none and you should feel secure knowing that you are dealing directly with the people who make the windows.

We are proud to produce a wide range of windows and doors that are suitable for use in certified Passive Houses throughout most of NZ.

Registered Architects with a passion for sustainable, energy efficient housing

Completed the Passive House Level 1 Designer Course in 2016.

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

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.

KLT Architects are a Marlborough based architecture firm specialising in residential and education facility architecture and spatial design.

We aim to design inviting, high quality, practical solutions with an emphasis on comfort and energy efficiency.

DCD is a premium residential building company operating at the cutting

edge of custom home building. Led by founder Dennis Dowling, DCD stands

apart from other bespoke, high-end construction companies because of a

firmly held belief that warm, efficient and high-performance homes should be the

benchmark in luxury building rather than the exception.

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.

Martin Smith BSc Eng, CEng, EngNZ, CIWEM

I am a chartered engineer based in Rangiora and a member of Engineering New Zealand and the Chartered Institute for Water and Environmental Management.

I completed the AECB PHPP training course, Understanding PHPP in a Building and Certification Process in the UK in 2010.

Currently I work for a consultancy, GHD Ltd, in Christchurch, as a Technical Director, working on water and wastewater projects.

I am currently working on the design for my own passivhaus to be built in Rangiora in the next 2 years.

Specialist Certified Passive House construction company in Dunedin

Kane Build Group is leading the way in designing & innovative construction methods. The result is building high-Performing/passive energy efficient homes that are healthier for occupants, amazingly comfortable, beautifully designed, and greatly reduce harmful effects on the environment through sustainable design.

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Boutique Building company who is super passionate about creating warm & healthy homes for everyone.

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.

Transforming the home environment with health and comfort.  Inspired by excellence.

Erkhart Construction is a family run construction company based in Wanaka. Its’ core values are based on sustainability, low toxicity and energy efficiency. The team at Erkhart Construction are passionate about producing high quality, high performance, sustainable buildings that will last the test of time.

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.

We are a new Start Up (2024) building what will be certified Passive Houses. We are starting a 440m2 Passive Show Home for the industry in Tauranga BOP – starting early 2025.

Each build will be a repeating modular approach, applying proven tested methods, products and execution on details to ascertain the same ACH value, on each subsequent project.

Both myself, and the GC LBP, shall be Passive House Tradesperson certified. We shall be conducting our own blower testing and offering this as a service to clients.

We are building in ICF and SIPS, focussing on Embodied Carbon reduction through a reduced Operational Carbon footprint.

We are additionally investing in global cutting edge renewable energy technology, as part of the business model.

We are a Wellington based construction company specialising and passionate about building high performance homes.

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.

ABOUT KIN HOMES

KIN Homes’ team of architects and builders are passionate about giving more New Zealanders the opportunity to experience the profound benefits of high-performance housing. We believe that with the right planning, people and products you can have it all; a stylish home, architecturally designed specifically for our Kiwi lifestyle. A home that is supremely comfortable, impeccably constructed, high-performing and better for the planet — all at a cost-effective, fixed price.

When Dan, Luke and Melissa met, eons ago at University, Passivhaus was still relatively obscure in New Zealand. As their individual careers developed the three friends were all increasingly drawn to projects incorporating Passivhaus concepts. When the trio met Isiah, a builder as passionate about energy efficient construction as they were, they realised they had found the final piece of the puzzle and KIN Homes was born.

In a world where greenwashing has become far too common, KIN Homes stands for integrity. Scientific scrutiny and measurable results mean you can be confident you are buying a home that will perform as well on your site as it does in our computer simulations.

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.

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.

Hi there.  I am a qualified carpenter and certified Passive House Tradesperson living in Auckland.  Much of my work is through the company BioBuild, known for their efficient homes utilising natural materials.  I also have a Master’s Degree in Physics, and Passive House is the perfect combination of careful modelling, design and quality execution that brings guaranteed benefits to occupants.

Please get in touch to discuss your potential Passive House projects.

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.

Ben works 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!