Cameron E Haus0838 1

PHI LOW ENERGY

Tamahere

Carbon Savings

18,332 KG

Heat Savings

92%

This 370sqm family sanctuary boasts four bedrooms, an office, three generous living areas, along with three bathrooms and a triple garage, providing ample space for modern family life. 

The heart of the home unfolds in the expansive kitchen, dining, and living area, seamlessly connecting to two distinct outdoor spaces. One invites intimate alfresco dining, while the other overlooks the pool and children’s play area, blending indoor comfort with outdoor enjoyment. 

Adorned in Cedar and Schist stonework, the exterior exudes timeless elegance, accentuated by recessed windows adding depth and visual appeal. The European Larch-Aluminium window and door joinery ensures unmatched thermal performance and airtightness. 

Designed with meticulous attention, shading and glazing on the north-facing facade strike a delicate balance between solar gains and heat loss, maximising energy efficiency. This home has been fitted with a 9kw solar system designed to meet the properties demands, along with Tesla Powerwall 13.5kwH battery storage.

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This process has been very straightforward, there's been excellent communication and things have happened quickly. The idea of a house that was very warm, very efficient, very healthy, and has a degree of sustainability - it was hugely appealing.  For people who are looking to build, if they value a healthy and warm house that doesn't have the heating costs, they should definitely consider passive house options.

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— Cameron and Felicity

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 0.24 W/(m²K)
Wall
140mm timber frame U-value of 0.219 W/(m²K)
Roof
Double layer of fibreglass insulation with a U-value of 0.130 W/(m²K)
Window Joinery Frame
Dopfner Premium IV68 - Wood Alu - Uf value 1.32 - 1.98 W/(m²K)
Glazing
Double Glazed Argon Ug value 1.12 W/(m²K) G Value 61% and double glazed Low-g Argon Ug value 1.00 W/(m²K) G Value 34%
Ventilation
Zehnder ComfoAir 450 MHRV
Hot Water
Reclaim CO2 Heat Pump Hot WaterSystem

Performance Specs

Heating Demand
24 kWh/(m²yr)
Heating Load
14 W/m²
Frequency of Overheating
1.3% year over 25C
TFA
270 m2
Form Factor
3.6
Air Leakage @ 50Pa
0.4 ACH
Per Demand
53kWh/(m²yr)

Consultant: eHaus - Maria Rei

Certifier: Jason Quinn