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DESIGNING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOME
Designing a
high-performance home
New Zealand home buyers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of a well-designed, wellconstructed home.
With the influx of ex-pats returning home from overseas there has been a surge in demand for homes that perform better than what we have been putting up with. More consistent, even temperatures, eradication of condensation issues, improved indoor air quality with fresh, filtered air, and elimination of cold spots or draughts can really make our homes and buildings more comfortable, healthy and enjoyable places to be. Change is coming. Amongst the Climate Change Commission recommendations to Government is the advice that newly built homes should be 35 percent more energy efficient compared to today’s performance. The Government is already consulting industry leaders on increasing minimum levels of insulation in roofs, windows, walls and floors to keep people warm, dry and healthy and to make sure that energy is being used efficiently. This will affect both insulation and window joinery, and it is likely that increased ventilation requirements will come soon after. It would be smart to front foot these changes by improving the performance of your home or commercial project so you can start enjoying the benefits now. The foundations of a highperformance home are form, insulation, heating, ventilation, airtightness, good design and details. These all need to work together harmoniously to be effective. Homeowners are often confused by advice from single product providers who don’t always explain how the different elements all interact. To create a high performing home, you need the full picture so the individual components fit and work together, not against each other.
Create a high performing thermal envelope
One of the key elements of a higher performing home is its thermal envelope, the heart of an energy efficient, sustainable, healthy home. High levels of insulation help prevent energy loss and reduce the heating and cooling needs of a building. The thermal envelope incorporates the roof, walls, windows, and underfloor or concrete slab. An airtightness barrier minimises the uncontrolled movement of air through wall and roof constructions, ensuring thermal insulation performance. Couple this with thermally broken, double or triple glazed windows and doors, and your thermal envelope is complete.
Add in high-performance heat recovery ventilation systems
To keep the air in your home fresh, a balanced ventilation system is needed to duct stale moist air out of a home and, at the same rate, replace it with fresh, filtered air.
European heat-recovery systems capture heat from the exhaust air and use it to pre-heat the incoming fresh air in winter, while summer mode assists with dumping excess energy by bypassing the heat exchanger. Of course, you can open your windows and doors but to ensure
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Achieving healthy homes within standard budgets.
Respond Architects (R–A) are passionate about healthier homes, but the common perception is that they are difficult to achieve within a ‘normal’ budget. After seeing the impact his existing home was having on his children’s health, and the price of building a home to the minimal NZ Building Code standards; R–A Architect Joe Lyth decided to find out whether a healthy home was achievable on a first home budget, building his own home as a test case. After a roller coaster journey, Joe and his family are weeks away from moving into ‘Lower Saddle Passive House,’ pending certification. Going through this process as Architect, Passive House Designer, client and builder gave Joe and R–A a unique opportunity to be part of every step, and share their learnings.
A bumpy road
They knew it wouldn’t be straightforward, and issues began early on when the first price came back at over double their budget - despite assurances it would be fine. A few deep breaths and a second round of pricing later, Joe received costs back from three builders that were in the ball-park - a perfect example of why it’s always worth getting a few price options. The next stumbling block came with the valuation, which typically takes into consideration a home’s size, general quality and level of finish – with no mention of its interior environment or thermal performance. To achieve the as-built value required to get funding from the bank, a future extension into the roof area had to be included within the build budget, and Joe worked hard to provide evidence to the valuer to justify a 12% increase in value due to the home’s performance. Building in a mid-COVID world created ongoing issues around material supply chains and costs. To reduce cost, Joe looked further afield and explored alternative products and systems – specifying SIPs (structural insulated panels) for the wall and roof structure for performance and speed, and triple glazed, timber and aluminium window joinery from Poland, saving around 40% of the cost compared to purchasing them in NZ. One issue with achieving Passive House Certification is the lack of education in the industry. It’s essential to start by talking to designers, suppliers and builders who understand the principles behind healthy homes. While steps to make your home healthier can be taken at any stage, engaging the right people from the start will ensure the build is more cost effective and straightforward. Joe’s knowledge as an Architect and Passive House Consultant was invaluable from a design perspective, and Joe also ensured Kane Build Group were involved early on, due to their extensive experience with SIPs.
What’s the cost?
While building to higher standards will cost more, this can be mitigated. Lower Saddle House is a 169m2, 2 storey home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 59m2 covered deck, built to Passive House standard on a rural property. It includes all services and, when taking into account industry discounts, the build cost was around $3500/m2 - pretty reasonable for a custom designed home. And, as Joe says, the health benefits to his family are priceless.
How can I reduce the cost of my build?
Reduce the size of your design by 10%, this will free up budget to put towards the building envelope, while causing minimal impact to the plan. Make your spaces work hard! Create storage space under the stairs and in the eaves, have one flexible room rather than a snug AND a spare room. Think about what do you actually need to live comfortably. Work with simple forms – Passive House Certification is easier to achieve when a home has fewer angles or corners. Instead, add interest through cladding selection, window surrounds and exterior shading devices. Design to extend – build what you can afford now, but keep in mind the possibility of a future extension into the roof or to the side. Focus your priorities – put your budget into a high performing building envelope with a functional interior that can develop over time – it’s easier to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom than your walls or windows!
R–A are here to help
With offices in Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland, we’re ideally placed to help with your healthy home projects, right across New Zealand. We’re happy to discuss your healthy home plans, provide energy modelling, or just have a chat, so feel free to give us a call.
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air quality the system will operate continuously year-round.
Calculate the additional heat you’ll need
Your high-performance home is likely to require some heating, particularly in winter or colder climates – even if you only wish to warm the home two or three degrees more. Consider a heat pump if you also need cooling in summer and if you have higher heating needs such as underfloor hydronic heating and radiators consider a wood pellet boiler. It’s ideal where you have additional needs such as water heating for a swimming pools or spa. Wood pellets are a clean, cheap and renewable energy source. Once the envelope of your home is performing, your hot water is likely to become your single largest energy user, and it’s by far the simplest to rectify with most systems paying for themselves within three to four years.
Where to begin
Start your next project with a good designer. The products are simple to operate once they are installed, however designers need to make allowances for installation in their designs. Enveloped provides information, expert advice, and project management which can arrange products and coordinate installation services for high performing, energy efficient homes and buildings. “We offer a select range of products, including double and triple glazed timber and alu-clad windows and doors from Germany, European advanced heat recovery ventilation systems, wood pellet boiler and heat pump water heating options, and specialist airtightness products. “We also provide various options for insulation solutions from the most cost effective in New Zealand to premium wool-blend products.” If you're looking to design or build a certified Passive House, a Homestar rated home, or a building
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When building a new home, building energy efficient is key.
Those with existing homes can improve their energy efficiency significantly by adding in more insulation, switching old windows for modernised double or triple glazed windows, or even just switching appliances for the more eco-friendly options.
Everyone is jumping on the band wagon for energy efficiency, not only because it is healthier and more comfortable to live in, but it also makes that time of the month when the power company comes calling a lot less traumatising. Being energy efficient is one thing, but, if you want the best of the best in energy efficiency then you need to look into what is known as a ‘passive house’. Passive house is not a brand name, it’s a construction concept which was developed in Germany around 1990 and the first certified Passive House in New Zealand was built in 2012.
What is a passive house?
A passive house is ultimately a home that requires no heating. It works by minimising heat loss and maximising passive heat gains. This is achieved by using airtight materials together with a ventilation system or more specifically a heat recovery ventilation system, insulation and triple-glazed windows.
The result of living in a passive house is virtually no heating or cooling bills. Because of its air tight structure, the temperature in your home remains consistent year-round, no matter what part of the country you live in. Your home will be warm and dry with no cold spots or nasty drafts. Combined with energy efficient appliances your electricity bill can plummet up to 90 percent.
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We do the science and model the design at each stage so you can be certain that generous windows and fabulous views don’t leave you feeling cold and draughty if you get too close. You can be sure that when the weather turns and you close your home up, you will still feel fresh and nurtured within. When the sun is out you can enjoy the light and warmth, without getting too hot. When the cold winter seems to drag on forever, you can feel warm and secure knowing your energy bills won’t give you a fright.
And when a tough choice between design options needs to be made, the modelling shows what impact each option will have on how your home will feel. No guesswork needed.
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BUILDING HEALTHY HOMES
Compound, a building company with headquarters in Queenstown, knows what it takes to build a warm healthy home. The company is dedicated to cost-effectiveness and all staff share a big passion for passive, energy-efficient housing.
“Building to the minimum New Zealand Building Code standard often results in cold, uncomfortable and unhealthy homes and we are not satisfied with that,” says director Drew Atkins.
“The good news is it’s straightforward to build beautiful architectural homes that are healthy and efficient”, he says.
Synonymous with the idea of healthy homes are the principals of Passive House.
“I believe we are the only building company in our area that are certified Passive House Tradespeople; we are very proud of that achievement,” says director and head builder, Josh Atkins.
“It can be more expensive to build a healthier home, however, there is payback in terms of operating costs and efficiencies in design that can also balance out the equation. The key is to have a knowledgeable builder involved in the process as early as possible”. Compound is putting its philosophy to the test by filming its latest fully solar-powered build - documenting the full process with the local Queenstown talent at Interrobang Studios.
“The house and the videos will be available to educate the market on the process and share our journey, both highlights and challenges, to achieve a dynamic, healthy home that is outstanding in all respects,” says Drew.
Compound is a confident team that relishes the challenge to build homes based on Passive House principals. Their knowledge of the design phase right through to certification is impressive.
“The feedback our customers give us is testament to the dedication our team has to the cause, the client, and the quality of the result,” says Josh.
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You’re in a building right now. OK, there’s an off chance you might be reading this on a train or a bus, but you’re most likely relatively stationary and under a roof as most of us are for most of our lives.
For a large part of New Zealand’s history, most of us didn’t really mind if it was mostly cold or damp. Keeping dry from the rain and out of the wind was considered enough to survive.
Buildings simply needed to shelter us from the elements and protect us from predators or attackers. Anything else beyond that had been considered a luxury. The concept that a house could contribute to your health, negatively or positively, and the idea that houses might use energy to do so, wasn’t taken into account until about the advent of the internet and seems to have caught a tail wind in recent years. The winds of change are now fully in our sails and we’ll all need to work together to chart the course forward. As New Zealand embarks on the long journey towards carbon neutrality, housing is coming to the forefront.
Along with being primary factors in our health, buildings have been major contributors to energy use around the world and pushes for efficiency and high performance have been shouted from all corners of the globe. Low energy buildings, air tightness, solar panels, and insulation have become the normal speaking points at international conferences and best practice guides. And so too the push and demands start to creep into New Zealand media with ever increasing calls for improving our building standards to reduce energy use, and improve health outcomes. In April consultation opened on the 2021 Building Code update with the consultation closing 28 May 2021. Changing the climate zones and changing insulation requirements is one of the highlights of the consultation and it has stirred a lot of interest and controversy. There are a range of options available to support ranging from ‘halfway to international standards’ to exceeding international standards.
It’s proposed that additional climate zones are created to reflect weather patterns specific to smaller regions and letting those guide insulation requirements in new builds.
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Building Performance gives the example of designating different climate zones for Nelson and Queenstown even though they are currently in the same climate zone. As you might expect, there is a proposed increased cost against each of these as the building code continues to strike a balance between high performance and cost. While the final outcomes are several months away, this appears by all accounts to be the first of many steps as we create a new future for New Zealand buildings. With any change comes opportunity. However, this particular opportunity requires a systemic shift in how we think about buildings. We’ve got to be aware of when we are making assumptions – some which are true, most which are not – and the way things have always been done.
Trial and error are a key part of improvement but unfortunately at times it seems New Zealand is stuck somewhere between the two – afraid to let go of the current trial and unable to admit that it’s an error.
As we venture into the next trial, we should first determine if this process is working. Is ‘she’ll be right’ still serving our country’s interests, or is there a new philosophy we need to adopt? New building requirements necessitates new innovations and new models of designing and building. The way things have always been done will not work and the ways we think things worked in the past need to be scrutinised.
We need to embrace the change, fear not the unknown but charge forward to a brighter and healthier future.
We need to listen to new ideas with a healthy level of scepticism, and equally apply the same critical eye over practices of the past. With open minds we’ll find a less painful way to reach the outcome we need.
Our legacy of poor housing is coming to an end driven by a new generation of enlightened designers, builders and buyers. No longer will the public accept mediocrity, they are turning to experts to find the right solutions. We don’t have the time nor the need to trial and error our way forward, we need to get our heads together and find the solution now.
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You can choose a home for your family that stays a comfortable temperature all year round, with absolutely minimal energy used for heating and cooling a home where the air is fresh and clean all the time and where condensation doesn’t exist.
It’s good for the planet as well as good for you, because buildings account for 20 percent of New Zealand’s carbon emissions.
There are nine family homes like this in Christchurch already and 37 across New Zealand. They are diverse in design and budget but they are all certified Passive House buildings. They are built to an independently verified standard and each design is carefully analysed in a process called predictive thermal modelling. It means the architect and home owner can be confident about how the house will perform, before it is built. There is 30 years of building science and evidence that proves the accuracy of those predictions. The Building Code has improved since we were building draughty ice-boxes back in the 1960s. Double glazing is required in Christchurch and further south. But it hasn’t improved enough and there are some unintended consequences. New building materials and methods mean houses are accidentally more air-tight than they used to be – but they still leak heat much more than a Passive House, with its carefully constructed thermal cocoon.
Code-minimum houses are the worst of both worlds: too leaky to be easy and efficient to heat or cool and too air-tight to be healthy.
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The Passive House standard isn’t prescriptive about design or materials. Christchurch’s Passive House homes are diverse examples of their individual owners’ needs and vision. They are alike in being thoughtfully designed, very well-built and a delight to live in. The air in a Passive House though is always fresh and healthy because of a small ventilation system. It’s very quiet and cheap to run. It removes damp, stale air from kitchens and bathrooms and introduces filtered, fresh air into living areas and bedrooms all the time, no matter whether you’re home or not. A very clever heat exchange system uses the heat from the stale air to warm the incoming fresh air, so there is never a cold draught. A Passive House is just as enjoyable in summer. Inside it will still be 20-22 degrees everywhere, all the time. In Christchurch, a small reverse-cycle heat pump is usually installed, because it will provide the little top-up of heat or cool on the coldest and hottest days of the year respectively. Over-heating is increasingly showing up as an issue in Christchurch. This can easily happen when large areas of glazing face north and/or west. This is where thermal modelling really comes into its own because it can quantify the problem before building starts and test strategies for mitigating it such as introducing shading or reducing insulation or glazing performance. Remember, the Building Code is not a target. It’s a legal minimum: the worst house you can legally build. New Zealand buildings lag behind international standards and the government has signalled that the Building Code minimum will steadily increase. If your concern is with resale value, it makes sense to at least match the level of performance that all new houses will have to reach in ten years. Sustainable Engineering 76 Virginia Road, Whanganui 021 1846 911 info@SustainableEngineering.co.nz sustainableengineering.co.nz
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Green of every shade, lush forests and rolling hills were the backdrop to Peter’s childhood growing up in the rural district of Rangiwahia at the base of the Ruahines Ranges.
At the feet of his parents, Peter learnt values of family, wellness and respect for the environment, as well as integrity, passion, courage and determination.
It was that courage that sent him off overseas originally on a rugby contract with a club in Wales, and later he travelled to Germany. Whilst in Germany, Peter was first introduced to Passive House. Interested in the concept, he learnt enough German in three months in Badenbaden to pass a job interview and set to work building homes across Europe for a prefabrication company, Weberhaus. Today Peter and his wife Amanda own and operate Ethos Homes, a Christchurch-based residential construction company specialising in Passive House and low energy homes.
Passion and determination are essential elements in building a Passive House, Peter says.
“Ethos Homes provides more than a living for us, it is our lifestyle, our children jump in the car after football on Saturday and say ‘what building site are we going to?’ Family is everything to us and we consider it a privilege to build beautiful, warm, dry, comfortable homes for other families to enjoy.”
In all the homes we have built its our emotional investment in our clients dreams that drive us to succeed. ”
Peter strongly advocates for building energy efficient homes; everyone should be comfortable in their homes, they should be able to afford to heat their home in winter and keep it cool in summer.
Peter, a Certified Passive House tradeperson, together with an exceptional team, has built some incredible low energy homes, including four homes which have been Certified Passive. “The beauty of a Passive House is that it takes away the guess work, the recipe is written and the outcome is known before the slab is poured.”
“Why don’t more people know about this?” was some of the feedback we received from our latest Certified Passive House clients. Passive House is a fairly new concept in New Zealand however, Peter and Amanda have noticed an increase in clients’ awareness and knowledge of the Passive House energy efficiency standard over the last few years and expect this to continue.
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“The driver behind Ethos Homes was to build better homes and we have succeeded,” Amanda says. “We have built some incredible homes that perform exceptionally well. We have evolved both personally and as a company along the journey and Peter’s integrity, passion, courage and determination have yielded well.”
Looking to the future, Ethos has some exciting client builds and a ground breaking new project, the beautiful Bushland Park. Ernst Frei and his wife Renate reached out to Peter last year - they were subdividing their farm on Cashmere Road and presented him the opportunity to design and build 11 homes targeting Passive House certification. The Frei’s vision is high quality, comfortable homes in a thoughtfully designed familyfriendly neighbourhood, which connects people through shared spaces and living streets. Ernst and Renate’s pioneering vision to create something special is commendable, it aligns with our ethos and we are all so excited to see Bushland Park come to fruition. ”
Ethos engaged Passive House designer Karen Manson from Meta Architects. Four beautiful house typologies have been designed ranging from the three-bedroom Rãtã home through to the large 4/5 bedroom Kauri home. The native landscape of Bushland Park provides a unique setting for their homes, and every care has been taken to balance the aesthetic appeal with the home’s performance. Rãtã, Kauri, Tõtara and Kõwhai homes have been designed to encourage seamless indoor-outdoor living and natural materials will be used generously throughout to create a warm inviting home.
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Crampton & Smith Builders 0210 827 7083 www.cramptonandsmith.co.nz
House Relevelling Specialists
Entirely family owned and run, we have been at the forefront of the house relevelling industry for over thirty years. We’re dedicated to meeting the needs of our clients, and will always go the extra mile to deliver honesty, integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our house releveling, foundation replacement, house rolling and earthquake repair services are completed to the highest standard!
www.heritagerelevellers.co.nz
Your winter garden
Now its winter, what can you do in the garden to keep on top of seasonal changes and best prepare your garden for a thriving spring season?
Lawns - At this time of year, lawns can get mossy. You can use iron sulphate to control moss, or simply rake the lawn vigorously and remove the debris. If your lawn is poorly drained, you should think about putting in drains, or trees that absorb moisture, or if it’s too shady create more light.
Paths, decks and paved areas
- Hard surfaces such as timber decks and paving can also go mossy in winter. To control this, you can apply bleach e.g. Chlorodux, or a product such as Wet & Forget. Apply it with a watering can or sprayer. If you use a water blaster on these surfaces it can roughen the surfaces, and make it easier for moss and moulds to grow. Frosts - Your frost-tender plants will need protection. Vegetables can be covered in a cloche, while tender ornamentals can have frost cloth put over them. Vegetables - You can plant garlic and shallot now – they can be planted on the shortest day and harvested on the longest day. Brassicas eg broccoli, strawberries and silver beet can also be planted now. Watch out for slugs and snails – use a product like Quash, which is safe around pets. Fruiting plants - Apples can be pruned in June. Remember, they need little pruning, especially dwarf apples, other than shaping the tree. Berryfruit can also be pruned – remove old canes and shoots of raspberries and boysenberries, and tie new shoots to your wires. Cut out old shoots of gooseberries and blackcurrants. General - You can use old leaves to make an excellent material for your compost bin or as a mulch. Prune hydrangeas now – cut back stems that have flowered last season to the next node with two buds.
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EARTHMOVING
TRENCHING EXCAVATION
HOUSING FOUNDATION Robert Laing Contracting offer a range of excavation and earth moving services throughout Dunedin and surrounding regions. They have the skill, the experience and the machinery to tackle your project with ease. Contact Robert Laing Contracting and the friendly team today!
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Flashclad and Flashman is an integrated aluminum window flashing and cladding system that is smart, sophisticated and modern.
The engineered window flashing system enables them to be 100 percent waterproof without the use of silicon, foams or scribers, and the trims give the windows and doors a sleek perfect finish. With multiple styles and many colours to choose from there’s a fit for any home. The powder coated finish comes with a 20-year warrantee giving the home owner peace of mind that there home will look great for many years to come. After being in the building industry for over 30 years I consider this cladding to be the most stylish, robust and attractive cladding on the market today. Being two to three mm thick this cladding wont buckle, warp, bow or split and the aluminum off cuts are recyclable so there is zero building waste. The Flashman window flashing system was created by New Zealand builders for New Zealand conditions and with the claddings creates a very watertight envelope for the life of your home. Created to with stand very high winds this cladding ideal for hill tops, exposed sites and commercial buildings. All our franchises are owned and operated by LBP builders to ensure that quality and workmanship are of the highest standard. Flashclad Central is a friendly crew that prides itself in working with building contractors and homeowners to make cladding your home a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. So, if you’re looking for a cladding that’s new, stylish and modern then please visit Flashclad.co.nz or give me a call. Shayne Cross | Flashclad Central Phone: 021 296 8388
