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EHAUS EURO

Methven

Carbon Savings

5,386 KG

Heat Savings

94%

Nestled on a spacious section in Methven, this stunning home offers a perfect blend of sustainability and modern living, crafted to eHaus Euro standard. North-facing to maximise sun exposure, the home boasts uninterrupted views of the majestic Mount Hutt. 

Designed for comfort and efficiency, this three-bedroom house features an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, with high-performance triple-glazed European timber windows to ensure warmth during Methven’s cold winters. 

A large covered outdoor area at one end of the house is ideal for entertaining, while a timber pergola on the north side provides ample shading during the summer months. 

Complementing the home is a separate garage and workshop, designed to match the main house with a stylish tray-style Colorsteel cladding and cedar boarding. The garage also includes a link to the house and is equipped with a large solar panel system, complete with charging capabilities for an electric vehicle.

Meet the team Behind this project

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Vlada Acimovic

Vlada is an European trained Architect, Certified Passive House designer and passionate to see New Zealand adopt the eHaus approach to building spaces that he has been familiar with for so long in Europe. 

Design Components

Floor
Fully insulated concrete pad with a U-value of 0.104 W/(m²K)
Wall
140mm timber frame with service cavity U-value of 0.240 W/(m²K)
Roof
Triple layer of fibreglass insulation U-value of 0.08 W/(m²K)
Window Joinery Frame
Energate EN963 U-value of 1.1 W/(m²K)
Glazing
Triple Glazed Argon Ug value 0.6 W/(m²K) G Value 54%
Ventilation
Zehnder ComfoAir Q350 MHRV

Performance Specs

Heating Demand
14.6 kWh/(m²yr)
Heating Load
10.0 W/m²
Frequency of Overheating
2.5% year over 25C
TFA
145.6m²
Form Factor
3.64
Air Leakage @ 50Pa
0.56 ACH
Per Demand
89 kWh/(m²yr)

Consultant: eHaus - Maria Rei

Certifier: N/A