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HOY 2021 Top 100
HOY 2021 TAR Gold QM 1
HOY 2021 TAR Regional Category QM 1

EHAUS EURO, PASSIVE HOUSE CLASSIC

Taranaki Egmont Village

Carbon Savings

12,086 KG

Heat Savings

89%

Nestled amidst picturesque rolling hills, this stunning rural retreat offers unparalleled comfort and sophistication for a growing family. Carefully designed to maximise all of its 200sqm footprint, the home boasts high ceilings and expansive windows that flood the open-plan living spaces with natural light and panoramic views. Designed to Passive House standards, this home prioritises comfort, health, and energy efficiency. 

A mechanical heat recovery ventilation system ensures a constant supply of fresh, filtered air, while uPVC joinery enhances energy efficiency throughout. 

Recipient of a Gold award and Category Winner at the Registered Master Builder 2021 House of the Year Competition in Taranaki, this home also earned a spot in the prestigious National Top 100 homes for 2021. A true testament to exceptional craftsmanship and design, this award-winning residence is a source of pride for our teams.

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In our last house we would close the hallway door so that we would only be heating the living area, where as this house, every single room is the same temperature, so that consistency through the home has really been great. We joke that we haven’t set our children up well if they want to go to Otago and live in University flats when they are older, but we just love this place - it’s great.

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— Lucinda

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
Fully insulated concrete pad with a U-value of 0.182 W/(m²K)
Wall
140mm timber frame with service cavity U-value of 0.222 W/(m²K)
Roof
Double layer of fibreglass insulation U-value of 0.132 W/(m²K)
Window Joinery Frame
Energate – 763 uPVC- Uf value = 1.10 W/(m²K)
Glazing
Double Glazed Argon Ug value=1.10 W/(m²K) g- value = 61%
Ventilation
Zehnder ComfoAir Q350 MHRV
Hot Water
Ecospring HP300L capacity heat pump hot water cylinder
Heating/Cooling
No heating or cooling installed

Performance Specs

Heating Demand
15.3 kWh/(m²yr)
Heating Load
10.6 W/m²
Frequency of Overheating
0.1% year over 25C
TFA
138.4m2
Form Factor
3.64
Air Leakage @ 50Pa
0.5 ACH
Per Demand
49.8 kWh/(m²yr)

Consultant: eHaus - Maria Rei

Certifier: Jason Quinn