Canterbury Local Chapter Event – March 2025
Event details
Come join us for our first Canterbury Local Chapter Event for 2025.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about better building practices, this event is perfect for anyone interested in building better. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into the future of construction.
Event Format
1. Site visit – Forest Drive, Methven https://ehaus.co.nz/project/methven/
2. Seminar – Ashburton Council; 2 Baring Square East, Ashburton.
Seminar format
Site Visit 15:00
1. Introduction and builder experience – Martin Smith; eHaus Christchurch
2. Home Owner Experience; Why choose a better performing house – (Sarah & Steven; Owners)
3. Supplier; Tamia Osikai; MaxRaft (insulated foundations)
4. Supplier; Cam Kilgour; Fantech (ventilation supplier)
5. Look around and drinks.
Leave at 16:00 for Ashburton Council.
Seminar 16:30
1. Introduction by Mike Farrell; Technical Leader Building Consents
2. What is a Passive House; Karen Manson PHINZ Board member. (Can cover off certification)
3. Architectural Design of Passive Houses – Vlada Acimovic; eHaus/ Sustainable Architecture
4. Energy Modelling for Passive Houses – Maria Rei; eHaus
5. Structural Engineering for Passive Houses – Damien McGill; The Healthy Home Cooperation
Followed by non alcoholic drinks and nibbles.
When: 3:00pm Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Where: Forest Drive, Methven, Canterbury and Ashburton Council
