Matangi hero
HOY 2022 WAI Regional Category QM
HOY 2022 WAI Gold QM
HOY 2022 WAI Regional Lifestyle Sustainable Enviro QM

EHAUS EURO, PASSIVE HOUSE CLASSIC

Waikato Matangi

Carbon Savings

18,676 KG

Heat Savings

90%

This award-winning House of the Year (2022) is a stunning testament to design ingenuity and natural integration. Nestled within the contours of its surroundings, this exceptional 326m2 residence beckons with rural vistas framed by north-facing windows. The high-performance wood aluminium European joinery graces the home, while rich timber accents adorn the kitchen and living areas, infusing every space with warmth and character. 

Outside, aluminium shading screens on the gable ends complement the dark cedar and block exterior, creating a striking visual interplay. Expansive timber decking areas beckon for seamless indoor/outdoor living, offering a retreat enhanced by an inviting outdoor fireplace. 

Designed for modern living, the home comprises two distinct wings. One hosts the private quarters, including four bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, and garaging, ensuring privacy and comfort. The other wing is dedicated to entertainment and relaxation, featuring an open-plan layout, a separate lounge, and covered outdoor areas for year-round enjoyment. 

HOY 2022 - Regional Gold Award winner - Category $1.5-$2M,  plus APL Sustainable and Environmental Excellence Award.

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Thank you, this was a great experience, and the finished house is an absolute pleasure to live in. We need to keep reminding our children to dress appropriately for the weather outside as its shorts and t shirts all year round in this house. With the Solar PV system, energy bills are significantly lower than any house we’ve lived in before, to the point that some months our power company pay us more than we pay them! It is incredible to us, that a 4 bedroom house can be heated in a southern hemisphere Aug-Sept for $20!!

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— Andrew Bagley

Meet the team Behind this project

Dean Baldock

Dean Baldock

Dean is a Waikato based architect who brings a collaborative, people-centered approach to architecture.

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 0.223 W/(m²K)
Roof
Double layer of fibreglass insulation U-value of 0.131 W/(m²K)
Window Joinery Frame
ECOWINDOWS - Dopfner - Wood- aluminium- Uf value = 1.3 W/(m²K)
Glazing
Triple Glazed Argon Ug value=0.5 W/(m²K) g- value = 50%
Ventilation
Zehnder ComfoAir Q450 MHRV
Hot Water
Bosch Compress 3000 – 270L capacity heat pump hot water cylinder
Heating/Cooling
Two Air Conditioned units installed: Fujitsu ASTG12KMTC Lifestyle Series 3.7KW, Fujitsu ASTG22KMTC Lifestyle Hi-wall 6/7.2kw

Performance Specs

Heating Demand
11.0 kWh/(m²yr)
Heating Load
11.0 W/m²
Frequency of Overheating
2.6% year over 25C
TFA
215.2 m²
Form Factor
4.09
Air Leakage @ 50Pa
0.5ACH
Per Demand
30 kWh/(m²yr)

Consultant: Maria Rei

Certifier: N/A