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Steve and Susie have been the eHaus Taranaki Licensee since 2014. Steve is a certified PassiveHaus Tradesperson with several eHaus builds to-date and has over 20 years’ building experience in both Taranaki and abroad. He is an executive member of the Taranaki Masters Builders Association, with several ‘House of the Year’ awards in excellence for workmanship, creativity and innovation. The Hofmans brand is both creditable and trusted. Anyone meeting Steve, Susie and their team will be impressed by their passion and professionalism for eHaus and building the PassivHaus way.
Hofmans Builders have a reputation for building high quality homes for their clients. Steve’s personal approach to all projects is a key part of the way he works. He is a certified PassivHaus tradesperson, Registered Master Builder and a Licensed Building Practitioner. Susie has a diploma in Interior Design and is always on hand to offer advice.
They employ people who have the same drive and expectations as they do. All are focused on the same outcome and strive to produce award winning work. Hofmans Builders are proud to be the Licensee for eHaus Taranaki. Building beautiful homes is one thing, but building beautiful homes that are guaranteed to perform and provide all year-round comfort is another. An eHaus built the PassivHaus way is redefining the way we live. Call Steve and Susie today and experience an eHaus first hand.
"We are proud to be leading the way in PassivHaus design, architecture and construction. We are a company that prides itself on innovation and excellence, founded on our specialist expertise in the market."
This new 253sqm eHaus Pacific was thoughtfully designed for modern, energy-efficient living. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a double garage, this home offers ample space for family life. Complemented by an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area that flows onto paved outdoor spaces, it’s perfect for entertaining or relaxing.
The house is electrified with a 7.7kw battery and solar PV panels which contribute to the predicted heat energy savings of 91%, and rainwater is collected as the main water source, reducing reliance on external sources. The owners set up a KNX home control system which manages the lights, blinds, doors, and ventilation from an app. This intelligent system is connected to a weather station on the garage and automatically adjusts blinds to block out excess sunlight depending on the temperature, ensuring the inside temperature is comfortable without relying on heat pumps or fans for cooling.
While the owners were living overseas, they became accustomed to homes where consistent indoor temperatures were the norm. But when they moved to New Zealand in 2022 and were looking for a place to call home, they were shocked by the temperature fluctuations in a standard house, and with how cold and inefficient many houses here are.
“We realised that building was the only real option if we wanted that same level of comfort and to have an energy efficient house,” the couple said. Determined to build a better home for their family, they chose eHaus Taranaki after seeing what a high performing eHaus could achieve.
Now, their eHaus keeps them warm in winter and cool in summer without any of the typical issues like condensation or big power bills. "It’s a game-changer," says Stefan, describing how their home’s warmth makes even the coldest mornings and mid-night wakeups to kids feel comfortable.
With help from many, the couple have planted over 500 native trees and 50 fruit trees on the property and are building a food forest based on permaculture principles.
Read more about this project in an article from Stuff.
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