Featured Project:
Dunedin High Street Co-housing project
Project Overview
In 2013 the Urban Co-housing Otepoti was formed, and over the past 6 years the group have developed and refined their ideas and requirements into an economically viable, energy efficient co-housing development project. The group purchased a 5,000 sqm site that was the former High Street Primary School and in November 2018, eHaus Otago commenced construction. The project will be New Zealand’s second largest co-housing development, with 21 Passive House homes being built.


The homes range in size from one bedroom to large 4 bedroom homes, each with its own private outdoor area. All will be certified as Passive House ‘Classic’ and include triple glazing, thicker wall construction, superior insulation than new conventionally built houses, as well being designed to ensure they meet the Passive House air tightness standard. Combined with a Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation system to ensure that fresh filtered air circulates the home, keeping the temperature between 20-22 degrees all year round. In addition to the 21 Passive Houses, part of the former school buildings is being modified to accommodate a large communal dining area, offices and meeting rooms as well as guest bedrooms and three apartments.
Project News

Dunedin Passive Co-Housing Project Tour
Posted March 9, 2020eHaus Otago are proud to be building the first Passive House …
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Sustainable communal housing requires skill
Posted November 26, 2019This week, Rob Cunningham from eHaus chatted to Jono Edwards …
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Roofs Going On High Street Units
Posted October 21, 2019The eHaus Otago team have been making good progress onsite a …
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Second storey goes up on High Street units
Posted September 9, 2019First Passive House Co-housing Project in New Zealand
Posted August 13, 2019Windows are going in on the High Street Units
Posted July 25, 2019Alva Street Units Floors Going Down
Posted July 4, 2019Final Foundations Poured For High Street Units
Posted June 18, 2019High Street Units Are Taking Shape
Posted May 17, 2019Concrete trucks & SIPs
Posted May 6, 2019Dunedin High Street Co-housing Project Update
Posted April 15, 2019