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Oratia Passive House
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Brief
A stylish and compact family home in the Waitakere foothills complete with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a children's play area, open plan living/kitchen and elevated decking.
Other requirements included:
- Passive build technology for a healthier and more energy-efficient home
- Minimal disturbance of the bush-clad site to preserve the natural habitat
- Sustainability features including on-site water retention and a composting toilet
- Use of natural building products free of formaldehyde, lead, arsenic and hydrofluorocarbons
Learn more about this passive home-build project
https://www.wah.co.nz/post/one-family-s-passion-for-a-passive-built-healthier-home
Architect
eHaus
Images: CPNZ Construction Photography
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