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

eHaus Southland is the new wing of Barry Stewart Builders Ltd. With over 30 years’ experience in the Southern region we have completed many projects including new homes, major renovations and complex commercial works. As a company we take pride in the quality of our workmanship and meeting clients expectations.

Barry and the team have been seeking viable and proven construction methods that provide families with sustainable, energy efficient homes. eHaus ensures this can be done with their design and building process, creating houses that are more energy efficient, more comfortable and meet the Passive House standard. Barry is committed to the eHaus concepts as they meet all the criteria desirable in a home or commercial space.

Registered Architects with a passion for sustainable, energy efficient housing

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.

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

Transforming Otago living environments through passion for quality and craftsmanship.

Dunlop Builders is an award winning, architectural luxury home building company based in Wanaka, New Zealand.

Whether it’s between builder and client, project manager and architect, designer and materials, sub contractors, suppliers and so on, having a clear, open and honest relationship means we always get the best results, and continue to further entrench our excellent reputation.

As an award-winning trade certified and registered Master Builder our attention to detail ensures your home is expertly built and finished. You get the home you’ve always wanted and the memories of how you got there are pleasant ones.

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

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.

Geotechnical & Structural Engineers

We design resilient structures to support High Performance housing right across New Zealand.

We understand what is required to avoid thermal bridging and will go the extra mile to ensure standards are met or exceeded.

We prefer to work collaboratively with the home owner, designer and builder to ensure that both the design and construction process is as efficient as possible.

/pronounced; EL-KAI/

Chinook word connecting us to our future.

At Alki Design, we aim to inspire and to build something greater than ourselves. To promote the connection between people and the land, buildings and their communities, and to support the vision of our clients through superior architecture and design.

Alki loves to explore the limitations and opportunities of each project. Our favourite part of the design process is to synthesis from nature, academics, experiences, culture, history, philosophy, people, engineering and what it means to be human. In doing so, we aim to build beautiful and progressive homes that make you comfortable while nurturing the environment for generations to come.

We want you to realise your projects full potential, and act in your best interest to make it a reality.

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

Highly respected and trusted builders that offer service that encompasses quality, style, trust and value. With over 30 years experience serving customers from the Kapiti Coast to Porirua.

We bring quality craftsmanship and a wealth of experience to every house we build, incorporating contemporary, leading edge building practices, underpinned by legendary customer satisfaction, and an enviable reputation.

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 & everything in between.

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

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.

buildBIM is a team of Architectural Designers and AEC industry digital engineering professionals.

Our architectural studio has a shared passion for improving the built environment of New Zealand, whether renovation projects or new-builds. We’re excited to see changes to the New Zealand Building Code and believe Passive House should be the mid to long term target for all projects across the country.

All Façade Services Limited is an IANZ accredited test laboratory accredited for testing to NZS:4211, AS/NZS 4284, AS:4420, AS:2047  and the WGANZ Test Procedures based on the  AAMA-501,  AAMA-502 and  ASTM E1105 test procedures including air tightness testing.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Enveloped are experts at delivering solutions for high-performance construction. With Directors who worked on the first Certified Passive House in NZ, then went on to build their own Certified Passive House Plus, and a team experienced in the building industry, they understand the process you go through and the challenges you face. Enveloped are the New Zealand importers and distributors of Neuffer joinery.

Neuffer Windows & Doors are a German manufacturer and supplier of high-quality joinery suitable for Certified Passive Houses. With a wide range including uPVC, uPVC/Foil, uPVC/Aluminium, Wood, Wood/Aluminium, and full commercial Aluminium they have solutions to meet all budgets.

Erkhart Construction is 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

Registered Architect –  specialising in holistic residential architecture.

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

Build Partners Limited focuses on providing the complete design and build head contractor service for our government and commercial clients. We provide expertise in all areas of construction but our primary focus is medium to high-density residential projects. We are approved and active in all Kāinga Ora construction categories.

We have completed 420+ Units across multiple sites for KiwiBuild & Kainga Ora over the past 3 years, with many more prior to that. Build Partners has a strong track record of using best practices and good communication when working with clients to create high-quality, sustainable property assets.

The Build Partners team is led by Franco Liebenberg who is passionate about delivering excellence and exceeding expectations. Our multicultural, diverse, and dynamic team have come from some of the largest construction and related companies within New Zealand, and abroad. We are proud of the diversity, skills, and knowledge that this widely talented team brings together under our customer-focused partnership approach. The breadth of our team’s experience helps to ensure we operate with robust policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, environmental, quality, time, budget, and reporting, together with technical excellence across our group.

Brant Design and Build is proud to be the eHaus Auckland Licensees. We have been designing and building premium homes across Auckland for over 30 years. We are passionate about building homes that don’t just look good but are also healthy, comfortable, sustainable and energy efficient.

In 2008 we joined the Future Proof Initiative and built our first high performing home in Karaka. We have continued to explore high performance building innovation and the logical progression was to design and build passive homes. The eHaus portfolio not only fits with our focus on excellence but provides us with a superior product that is long overdue in the Auckland market.

An eHaus doesn’t get built by chance. Construction needs to meet rigorous standards so that the home will perform the way we say it will. Our team of designers and Master Builders are trained to meet these exacting standards. We are Master Builders and provide every client with a 10 year Master Build Guarantee.

We believe that high performing healthy homes are the future and we are excited to be working with industry leaders to make this future a reality.

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

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

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.

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!

Hawkes Bay construction company Welch Builders have been the eHaus Licensees for the region since 2015. Qualified to build PassivHaus with over 40 years’ experience in the industry and a team of 5 qualified carpenters, three of which are site supervisors, Ian and Sharon are trusted experts when it comes to building an eHaus.

Well established in the Bay and known for high end quality builds, Welch Builders numerous award winning homes is testament to the workmanship Ian and his team guarantee. Ian is a qualified PassivHaus tradesperson, registered Master Builder and a licensed building practitioner.

The Welch’s could see immediately the benefits an energy efficient home provided and hopes that one day building eHaus becomes the new standard in New Zealand buildings. Discover the exceptional comfort and performance an eHaus build provides. Contact Ian or Sharon today to talk about building your eHaus in Hawkes Bay.

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.

Helicon Construction is based in Auckland and currently has two passive houses under construction – in Half Moon Bay and Mt Eden. The company’s managers have 25 years of experience in the local market and are keen on providing high-end services to clients.

The world of construction is always evolving. Our business is in a constant cycle of progression to keep up with the new developments in the industry. We love to learn and make a point of upskilling ourselves whenever we can. That way, we are always able to apply our new knowledge and offer the best construction solutions for our clients.

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

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!

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

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.

Wellington Construction Company iConstruct are passionate recent adopters of the eHaus License for the region. Sighting a growing need within the Wellington construction market for a provider of PassivHaus expertise and having a history of aligning itself with quality established partners, eHaus Wellington/Hutt Valley was the natural next step.

iConstruct is a multi-facetted primarily residential construction company within the Wellington region with a love for quality construction and industry innovation. Licensed Building Practitioners and Registered Master Builders, Jeremy and his team of construction experts are excited about being able to offer you the opportunity to build your eHaus in the Wellington/Hutt Valley Area.

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.

Structural Engineer and Certified Passive House Designer with a passion for ecologically considerate buildings.

Kāinga Ora

Kāinga Ora is responsible for delivering the government’s priorities for housing and urban development in New Zealand. We have two key roles, being a world-class public housing landlord and delivering urban development projects of all sizes.

Our organisation is committed to ensuring that all New Zealanders have access to warm, dry and healthy homes. We manage over 66,000 residential properties, and provide tenancy services to more than 200,000 New Zealanders. As well as maintaining and developing our public housing stock, Kāinga Ora also provides a range of financial and home ownership products designed to support first home buyers into the market.

In our role as the government’s urban development agency, we are working to deliver new, quality urban developments that connect homes with jobs, transport, open spaces and facilities.

Sustainability and innovation are key focus areas for our organisation, and through our build programme we are driving the start of a national response to climate change mitigation in the built environment. Some of our key sustainability initiatives include six Passive House pilot projects, an offsite manufacturing programme, ambitious waste minimisation targets and decentralised energy trials.

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

Do you have a unique project…?

Then it is only fitting you have a unique collaborative team to assist. Qesk Quantity Surveying can tailor its services to suit your projects’ specific needs, giving you peace of mind throughout the project duration

Engaging a quantity surveyor at the preliminary planning stage will give your passive house project a budget from the beginning, giving foresight and clarity on potential costs

My industry knowledge and experience in energy efficient Passive construction allows for productive cost engineering; I will deliver a cost planning strategy with ongoing cost management & analysis at every stage of your project

The cost planning strategy will present in detail what industry leading systems you can or cannot incorporate within your design

Please make contact via email or by calling Kara on 0275389306 to commence your project cost planning strategy now

I look forward to hearing from you!

Resene has all the quality paint, colour, wood stains and expert advice you need to achieve a superb finish on all your painting and decorating projects.   Choose from thousands of colours in the Resene Total Colour System, including heat reflective Resene CoolColour technology or Resene can create a custom colour match.   Colours are available in an extensive range of Resene Environmental Choice approved low VOC paints, ideal for projects inside and out.  Resene has been proudly 100% NZ owned and operated since it started in a Wellington garage in 1946 and was named New Zealand’s Sustainable Business of the Year 2010 and has been named Most Trusted Paint brand every year since 2012.  Our involvement with passive houses dates back to the first NZ Certified Passive House which was finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman CoolColour on the exterior to help reflect more of the sun’s heat than the standard colour and with Resene Zylone Sheen Zero with no added VOCs inside for better interior air quality.

We’re delighted to be a PHINZ sponsor and help Kiwis create their dream Passive Houses.

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.

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.

With more than 40 years of experience in the insulation industry, Knauf Insulation represents one of the fastest growing and most respected names in insulation worldwide. Knauf Insulation is committed to helping our customers meet the increasing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability in homes, non-residential buildings and industrial applications.

Knauf Insulation is changing the game for glasswool insulation manufacture in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of a new manufacturing facility. The new factory is one of the most efficient and sustainable insulation plants utilising the latest innovations from the Knauf Group including Twintech®, ECOSE® Technology and new proprietary melting capability allowing increased use of post-consumer recycled glass bottles.

Knauf Insulation products are manufactured using up to 80% recycled glass and ECOSE® Technology, a sustainable, bio-based binder that contains no added formaldehyde.

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.