Low Energy House
New Family Home in Heathcote (2013)
Energy efficient features
- timber windows
- airtight membrane (Pro Clima)
- insulated cavity for services
- wool insulation
- Ventilation + heat recovery (Zehndair)
- Avoidance of thermal bridges
- Photovoltaic system
- Prefabrication of walls, roofs and floors
- Construction to an International Standard
- Blower door test
This is a rebuild due to the Canterbury earthquakes. The new 4 bedroom home resembles the style of the former home but is packed with the newest technology including a modern ventilation system with heat recovery and a photovoltaic system. The prefabricated construction to an international standard keeps this new home airtight and very well insulated, making it comfortable in both summer and winter and cost-efficient throughout the year due to the very low power consumption.
