Passive House Open Days 2026
Event details
Dates: 26 – 28 June 2026
Submissions close: 29 May 2026
What is it?
The Passive House Open Days is an event organised globally by the International Passive House Association, where owners open their homes and offices to the public to experience first-hand what a Passive House building feels like and to learn more information about building to the Passive House standard.
From 26 – 28 June 2026, Passive House homeowners and businesses invite the public to experience Passive House buildings, both residential and non-residential, for themselves, to enjoy the comfortable interior temperatures, view the ventilations system, ask questions and consider the range of possibilities of Passive House for your own building projects.
Why participate in this?
This is an excellent opportunity to share your journey to design and build a world class home or office, promote this way of building and what you have loved about the process and living in a Passive House.
Designers, builders, consultants, trades persons and suppliers involved in the project may be onsite to share their knowledge and experience about ultra comfortable, healthy and energy efficient buildings and answer any questions about the project.
Passive House Owners
The Open Days really come alive if there are many participating projects to view. Only through the generosity of current Passive House owners can others experience the benefits of Passive House first-hand. PHINZ understands the effort this can take and fully appreciates those willing to spread the word through the most motivating avenue of all: hands-on personal experience.
Projects can be at any stage – from under construction to fully occupied. Registration is free of charge.
Have you participated in previous Passive House Open Days and your project is not on the map? You can contact PHI directly at info@passivehouse-international.org to have your past project added.
- To participate in the Passive House Open Days 2026, please register your project with us by completing the registration form.
You can submit a live, in-person tour or event or offer online tours, Q&A sessions or webinars. Projects can be at various stages – from fully occupied to under construction. Registration is free of charge .
Te Ika-a-Māui – North Island
The Bub House
Passive House Classic (In Construction)
Come and see the Bub House – A 120sqm home for a family of 4
Passive House Consultant: Simone Bub; Architect: Bub Architects; Builder: Ross Residential; Certifier: Jason Quinn
Where: 17 B Oswald Street, Gisborne, 4010
When: Friday 26th 2pm – 4pm, Saturday 27th 2pm – 4pm
Booking required: Yes. email simone@bub-architects.co.nz
Visitor notes: Please not that this project is in the process of getting completed so appropriate shoes are required.
Sustain Studio – Tahi
Passive House Plus (In Construction)
Passive House Consultant: David Bowden; Architect: Joe Lyth; Builder: Buildtech Homes; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering; Engineer: KGW Engineering; Quantity Surveyor: David Bowden
Where: 8 Te Ia Terrace, Cambridge, Waipa, 3434
When: Saturday 27th 1pm – 3pm
Booking required: No
Visitor notes: Covered shoes – access is limited, multiple stairs/ladders
Listing: https://www.instagram.com/sustainstudionz/
Whāriki
Passive House Plus (In Construction)
Passive House Consultant: Energy Architecture NZ Ltd; Architect: Energy Architecture NZ Ltd; Builder: Wilson’s Commercial; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering; Engineer: Sullivan Consulting
Where: Wellington. TBC upon booking
When: Saturday 27th 12pm – 2:30pm
Booking required: Yes. Email Guy Shaw on guy@energyarchitecture.nz
Martins Farmhouse
Passive House Classic
This award-winning home was completed in 2023 and was New Zealand’s second Passive House to be constructed using strawbales. It also makes use of the light earth method and natural clay plasters serve as the airtight layer. The combination of natural materials and rigorous building science produced a deeply welcoming home that is warm, quiet and peaceful. The brief called for a home nestled in its rural landscape, highly durable and modest in size. Martins Farmhouse is an excellent example of biophilic design: a building which is integrated into the natural world and which is experienced with all the human senses. The owner is a Passive House communicator and advocate who has written and edited many publications in this field. Building industry professionals—engineers, builders, designers, quantity surveyors etc—who are interested in exploring the benefits of the Passive House standard are especially welcomed.
Passive House Consultant: Guy Shaw, Energy Architecture NZ Ltd; Architect: Guy Shaw, Energy Architecture NZ Ltd; Builder: David Brown/ Pat Mawson; Certifier: Toby Brookes, Sustainable Engineering; Engineer: eZed Ltd
Where: Fordell, Manawatū-Whanganu – address TBC upon booking
When: Saturday 27th 1pm – 5pm; Sunday, 28th 9:30am – 12:30pm
Booking required: Yes. Email Rachel martinsfarmhouse@fastmail.com
Visitor notes: Booking in advance essential due to access. Visitors and their vehicles must be confident and capable of navigating a short stretch of narrow, metalled country road.
Wairoa Retro-PHit
EnerPHit (In construction)
Passive House Consultant: Collaborative Projects Studio; Architect: Collaborative Projects Studio; Builder: Collaborative Projects Studio; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering; Engineer: Jessica Winter
Where: 36 Kabul Street Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay, 4108
When: Friday, 26th 9:30am – 2pm; Saturday 27th 9:30am – 2pm; Sunday, 28th 9:30am – 4pm
Booking required: Yes. Email or call Matteo matteo@cop-studio.com 022 0631745
Wellsford
Targeting Passive House Classic (In Construction)
New off-grid home aiming for Passive House certification.
Passive House Consultant: Joe Lyth; Architect: Joe Lyth, WEL Architecture; Builder: Jono Main and Upscale Construction; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering; Engineer: Jason Quinn
Where: Wellsford, North Auckland Wellsford, North Auckland, 0972
When: Sunday 28th 10am – 1pm
Booking required: Yes. Contact Jono on jemain123@gmail.com
Visitor notes: House site is approx 600m from road up a gravel access track. Only suitable for AWD or 4WD vehicles. 2WD owners, please park at bottom and walk up (10min walk uphill).
House is still under construction so please bring suitable footwear
Te Waipounamu – South Island
Bushland Place Rata
Passive House Plus (Complete)
Passive House Consultant: Karen Manson; Architect: Meta Architects; Builder: Ethos Homes; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering
Where: 8 Bushland Place, Westmorland, Christchurch, Canterbury 8025
When: Friday, 26th June 11am – 2pm
Booking required: No
Visitor notes: Please remove shoes at front door, thanks.
Database listing: https://passivehouse-database.org/index.php?lang=en#d_6923
Norris Strawbale Passive House
Passive House Plus (Complete)
This stunning home was just featured on Grand Designs NZ! Come and see this fascinating project for your self!
Passive House Consultant: Elizabeth Guthrey: Elizabeth Guthrey and Delia Bellaby; Builder: Everett Norris; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering; Engineer: Paul Jaquin, eZed Ltd; Quantity Surveyor: Elliott Sinclair Engineering
Where: 1 Great Gables Lane, Huntsbury Christchurch, Canterbury, 8022
When: Saturday, 27th June 10am – 4pm
Booking required: Yes. Please email Elizabeth – elizabethguthrey@gmail.com
Visitor notes: Shoes off inside. Access from Major Aitken Drive
Database listing: https://passivehouse-database.org/index.php?lang=en#d_8114
Te Whare Iti
PHI Low Energy Building (In Construction)
Experience this PH certified LEB tiny house.
Passive House Consultant: Jeff Wedgwood; Architect: Guy Herschel; Builder: Jeff Wedgwood; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering; Engineer: Wilton Joubert
Where: 949 Aubrey Road, Albert Town Wānaka, Otago, 9305
When: Saturday, 27th June 10am – 2pm
Booking required: Contact Jeff jeff@wecl.co.nz
Visitor notes: Please park on the road, there is limited parking on site.
Bletsoe Passive House
Passive House Premium (Complete)
A Passive House in suburbia designed for resilience against major outages and global warming. It has a very large solar PV system, a whole house rainwater system, and motorised external blinds (behind a 4th pane of glass) on all windows to entirely eliminate overheating. The very small amount of heating required is provided by a heatpump inline with the HRV system. This is our forever home and has been designed for universal accessibility (achieving a 5-star Lifemark rating) to allow us to age in place.
Passive House Consultant: Paul Mulder; Architect: Energy Efficient Homes; Builder: Energy Efficient Homes; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering; Engineer: Energy Efficient Homes
Where: 7 Bletsoe Ave, Spreydon Christchurch, Canterbury, 8024
When: Friday, 26th June 2pm – 4pm; Saturday, 27th June 2pm – 5pm
Booking required: No
Visitor notes: Please remove shoes at front door, but be aware our timber flooring can be a bit slippery in socks.
Woodlau Rise Passive House
Passive House Classic (Complete)
There will be talks on the hour. A Home of Delight and Design Excellence Designed to Homestar 9 standard, this home blends sustainability with universal accessibility.
Meeting Lifemark 5 design requirements, it makes living on the hill effortless for all ages and abilities. Innovative features such as switchable glass, a hidden climbing wall, and a loft with a glass floor add playful sophistication to its thoughtful design.
Currently on the market with Bayleys, this distinctive property will be auctioned on 2 July, unless sold prior.
Passive House Consultant: Sustainable Engineering; Architect: Theca Architecture; Builder: Third Little Pig; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering; Engineer: Constructure
Where: 22 Woodlau Rise, Huntsbury Christchurch, Canterbury, 8022
When: Friday, 26th June 11am – 3pm; Saturday, 27th June 12pm – 5pm
Booking required: No
Database listing:https://passivehouse-database.org/index.php?lang=en#d_6640
