Whakarongo 004 e1588219064667

EHAUS PACIFIC

Whakarongo

Carbon Savings

32,160 KG

Heat Savings

80%

Modern architecture in a rural setting makes this eHaus stand out. It is a beautifully finished family home that provides space for everyone. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, office, separate living/media, wet room and even a pet room. This home is designed for the whole family to enjoy all the country offers. In addition, it also has an attached annex (self-contained flat) with an en-suited bedroom for visitors. 

The Design brief was simple - "we want it to look like renovated, early-NZ stables" – hence the shape of building with three barns joined together. Pioneer red was chosen as an accent colour to take it back to traditional roots. This property faces North-East, to give views over paddocks, horses and foals on the property, the windows and doors in the open plan living area have been designed to frame these views. The client also wanted an easy care finish with low maintenance.

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Our lifestyle has changed for the better because of our home. A completely comfortable living environment you have to 'feel’ and appreciate what it's like to live in our passive eHaus. People come to our home and soon understand what that feeling is like. Our home is looking after us.

I don't miss anything of my other house! The comfort we feel with our eHaus is amazing and I love telling people about it!

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— Ali & Bronie

Design Components

Floor
Fully insulated concrete pad with a U-value of 0.216 W/(m²K)
Wall
140mm timber frame with service cavity U-value of 0.239 W/(m²K)
Roof
Three layers of fibreglass insulation U-value of 0.125 W/(m²K)
Window Joinery Frame
Thermally Broken Aluminium Uw value 4.1 W/(m²K)
Glazing
Double Glazed Low E Argon Ug value 1.12 W/(m²K) G value 61%
Ventilation
Zehnder Comfo 550 MHRV
Hot Water
Heat Pump with split system with internal water storage
Heating/Cooling
Underfloor heating in kitchen living area & gas fire in lounge

Performance Specs

Heating Demand
22 kWh/(m²yr)
Heating Load
14 W/m²
Frequency of Overheating
0.6 %
TFA
226.1 m²
Form Factor
3.71
Air Leakage @ 50Pa
0.46 ACH
Per Demand
112 kWh/(m²yr)

Consultant: eHaus - Jon Iliffe

Certifier: N/A