This two-storey modern residence in central Christchurch replaces the family’s original home, which was damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. Designed for comfort, resilience, and everyday living, the home features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a separate laundry. The open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area connects to a library, creating a calm and considered space for both family life and retreat. Clad in bevel rusticated cedar weatherboards, the home is built with two layers of 215mm SIPs wall panels and an additional 50mm of insulation within the services cavity, along with two layers of 265mm SIPs roof panels and a further 90mm of insulation within the ceiling services cavity. The result is a modern family home that truly ticks all the boxes.
Design Components
Floor
EPS raft slab – 70mm EPS VH grade rib insulation 100mm wide, 300mm pods U-value = 0.34 W/(m²K)
Wall
SIP Panels 215mm with 50mm insulation in service cavity U-value = 0.155 W/(m²K)
Roof
SIP panels 265mm with 90mm in service cavity U-value = 0.13 W/(m²K)
Window Joinery Frame
ThermaDura, NatureLine 90 Laminated Siberian Larch U w-value = 0.94 W/(m²K)
Glazing
Sanco Silverstar TRIII E 4:/20AR/4:/20AR/4 ACS plus spacer U g-value = 0.5 W/(m²K) g-value = 53%
Ventilation
Zehnder Q350 MHRV
Hot Water
External Heat Pump with 300 Litre storage
Heating/Cooling
2 Heat Pumps
Power Generation
7kW solar PV system
Performance Specs
Heating Demand
22.1 kWh/(m²yr)
Heating Load
9.3W/m²
Frequency of Overheating
1%
TFA
198.1 m²
Form Factor
3.4
Air Leakage @ 50Pa
0.51 ACH
Per Demand
31 kWh/m²/yr
Consultant: eHaus - Birgit Bartel
Certifier: Sustainable Engineering - Jason Quinn
