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EHAUS PACIFIC

Kaitake

Carbon Savings

4,348 KG

Heat Savings

88%

This wonderful 281sqm home embodies mid-century modern architecture, featuring a wide, low-pitched roof, raked ceilings, and expansive windows in the living area. The thoughtfully designed layout includes open-plan living, kitchen, and dining spaces that flow to a covered outdoor living area and deck—ideal for entertaining or relaxing. A separate media room offers a cozy retreat for movie nights or quiet downtime. 

At one end of the house, you'll find three bedrooms, including a master suite complete with an ensuite and walk-in robe. At the opposite end, a guest room or office with ensuite provides flexibility and privacy for visitors or work-from-home arrangements. Solar panels enhance its energy efficiency, aligning with eHaus's commitment to sustainable living.

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This is our first winter in our eHaus. The change from a 1970s home to our new eHaus Pacific is incredible. We haven't used any heating in our eHaus this Winter. Every room is warm and comfortable 24 hours a day. Our children haven't had the respiratory illnesses this Winter, that they had in our previous house. It's such a healthy, comfortable environment to live in!


 

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— Andrea

Meet the team Behind this project

Ross designhaus

Ross Bennett

Ross is a specialist in Passive House design and is located in the Manawatū, but works on projects around the country.

Design Components

Floor
Timber floor with a U-value of 0.204 W/(m²K) Concrete pad with a U-value of 0.182 W/(m²K)
Wall
140mm + 45 timber frame with a U-value of 0.240W/(m²K)
Roof
Double layer of fibreglass insulation with a U-value of 0.129W/(m²K)
Window Joinery Frame
Eco Windows - uPVC 70 with a U-value of 1.3 W/(m²K)
Glazing
Double glazed Argon with Ug-value of 1.1 W/(m²K) g-value of 61%
Ventilation
Zehnder ComfoAir Q450 MHRV

Performance Specs

Heating Demand
14.9 kWh/(m²yr)
Heating Load
13.8 W/m²
Frequency of Overheating
2.9% year over 25℃
TFA
198.8m²
Form Factor
3.72
Air Leakage @ 50Pa
0.70 ACH
Per Demand
31.0 kWh/(m²yr)

Consultant: Maria Rei

Certifier: N/A