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Another great example in the media of Passive House Principals working.
This family had to balance their families needs and budget with the desire for a passive house. Like us they did not go fully Certified but undertook energy modelling. They built to the best performance level they could and could not be happier. They said “We had to find a balance – a feasible ‘sweet spot’ from both a performance and cost perspective”.
The home was built with airtight construction, high-quality, triple-glazed wood-aluminium joinery, recessed windows, and no thermal bridging. A mechanical ventilation system also helps ensure the house is a comfortable home whatever the conditions outside - the same principals we employ. They recently opened up the home to the public - 'the temperature outside that day was a mere 5.8 degrees Celsius, but inside it was 19.6C, with no heating'.
The article quotes the homeowner, “The house uses approximately 20 times less energy to heat to 20-25C year-round, compared to if it had been built to the minimum allowed under the building code,”
Still wondering if it works?
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My Green Home: Te Anau family found their 'sweet spot'
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This family has a warm, healthy home in the deep south, with little need for heating, thanks to a passive, airtight design and mechanical ventilation.Comment on Facebook This family has a ...
Christine Young worth a read
Homeowners 'Performance Update'!!
If you want to hear how our high performance homes are performing then there is nothing better than hearing it from the homeowners themselves! These guys built a home 35% bigger than their old home but have reduced their energy spend by 64%!!.......and this is without solar PV panels (although the house has been pre-wired for them).
This is what they had to say....'an update on the house and energy performance for 2021 through to the end of August; on electricity alone we have used 25% less power than the same period last year in the old house - 3,128kWh vs 4,159, or $863 so far vs $1,182. We were always low users but that's a big improvement, especially as this house is about 35% bigger (but a lot less leaky). But we ALSO had gas central heating and a pellet fire to feed, which added another $1,245 in bills. So basically for 8 months so far this year we have reduced our energy spending by 64%! Seems like it's working'.
Dispelling the myth that passive housing is not affordable. The benefits of passive housing is demonstrated overseas with many homes, schools and public buildings being built to passive house standard. Great to see the evidence has provided traction to up the game on a larger scale in NZ. This is a sensible move for social housing, where health and power cost concerns are critical for its occupants.
Heating for $1 a day: Kainga Ora's first passive-designed social housing block is a blueprint
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Kāinga Ora is about to walk the talk for sustainability with a pilot passive-designed social housing block offering warm, dry, healthy homes and low energy bills.Read our latest blog - Combatting the 40% convective heat loss from the average NZ home. The next in our technical blog series that explains the science behind our healthy, energy efficient homes. Find it here: bit.ly/3sDang4 , or visit our blog page on our website.
Our homeowners explain their reasons for choosing a passive house for their retirement. Why they undertook 'PHPP' to test and measure its performance at the design stage, and why trust and experience were so important to them.
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All the reasons I have chosen Chattertons to build my new home. Can't wait to get started 😀
Cracker
Thats a fantastic testimonial, and what a lovely home 🙂
6 months living in a PASSIVE HOUSE! You've heard the science, but here's a description of our actual experiences of living in one to date. It does work - hear how in our latest blog! https://www.chattertonbuilders.co.nz/six-months-in-a-passive-house-whats-it-like
MID BUILD - MOUNT PLEASANT. Structural Insulated Panel Construction Energy Efficient Home - Highly insulated, air tight, mechanical heat recovery ventilation and much more. Come and visit this high performing home before the distinctive differences in the design and construction of this type of home is covered up with gib. Talk with our team of experts on hand from 4-7pm Friday 6th November. Register below to attend. https://www.chattertonbuilders.co.nz/upcoming-events
The Brink 'Flair' 325 Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation Unit installed at our Richmond Passive House. The unit is housed inside a cupboard in the laundry for easy access to clean the filters, but it is very quiet so no annoying background hum.
This energy efficient SIP's home on the hill has had the uPVC windows installed. The windows have a combination of triple and double glazed Low E argon filled glass. All windows have been recessed into the insulation layer to manage the thermal bridging.
Solar panels have now been installed on our passive house in Rangiora. The differing angles are deliberate to get the most out of winter and summer sun.
3/3 - Bowenvale Ave - SIPS Passive House 🏡
Working closely with the architect and owners during the design stage we together achieved a bright, sunny home that met all the requirements of a passive house. The windows and doors were designed to prevent overheating and the SIPS and uPVC windows provided high levels of insulation and air tightness.
The owners were retiring and looking towards a warm healthy home with minimal running costs, but also a place they could entertain their children and grandchildren. The large open plan living area with timber floor and floating stairwell are two of the many interior features. Outside, window and door louvres break up the light exterior plaster finish.
2/3 - Bowenvale Ave - SIPS Passive House 🏡
Working closely with the architect and owners during the design stage we together achieved a bright, sunny home that met all the requirements of a passive house. The windows and doors were designed to prevent overheating and the SIPS and uPVC windows provided high levels of insulation and air tightness.
The owners were retiring and looking towards a warm healthy home with minimal running costs, but also a place they could entertain their children and grandchildren. The large open plan living area with timber floor and floating stairwell are two of the many interior features. Outside, window and door louvres break up the light exterior plaster finish.
1/3 - Bowenvale Ave - SIPS Passive House 🏡
Working closely with the architect and owners during the design stage we together achieved a bright, sunny home that met all the requirements of a passive house. The windows and doors were designed to prevent overheating and the SIPS and uPVC windows provided high levels of insulation and air tightness.
The owners were retiring and looking towards a warm healthy home with minimal running costs, but also a place they could entertain their children and grandchildren. The large open plan living area with timber floor and floating stairwell are two of the many interior features. Outside, window and door louvres break up the light exterior plaster finish.
3/3 - Two Chain, Renovation 🏡
2/3 - Two Chain, Renovation 🏡
1/3 - Two Chain, Renovation 🏡
3/3 - Team work assembling the latest house lot of structural insulated panels inside at our indoor assembly yard ready for transport and install on site. The boys working efficiently, together as a team, to get the job done, and done well!
