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Hot water is supplied to the house from an external heat pump, which is strapped to the structure for stability, to meet NZ seismic requir... -
Double-glazed windows are being installed. A presentation was made to a group in which the technology of the window was demonstrated. Mor... -
As well as timber-framed walls being installed, block-layers are building reinforced Firth concrete-block walls on top of the concrete f... -
In January, the second concrete floor slab was poured for the majority of the house footprint. Using the same construction as the first fl... -
Gibralter Board (' GIB® Board') is a gypsum and paper board, commonly used to line walls and ceilings. The GIB® range of produ... -
Construction on the Passive House building site took a break over the 3 week Christmas holiday period, and this week the house has grown c... -
Rainwater is collected from the roof, via spouting / guttering which discharges into vertical downpipes that are run to storage tanks suppl... -
The Heat Recovery Ventilation System (HRVS) - 'ComfoAir 350' is manufactured by Zehnder (in Germany), imported into New Zealand b... -
Excavation commenced on the site in November 2011. Deep concrete strip and pile footings were dug to bear on solid ground which at... -
The Owners have now moved into the house. Landscaping is underway, and finishing touches within the house continue. Joinery fitment...
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