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Sustainable abodes: Four inspirational New Zealand eco-home builds
These homes are a testament to honouring the environment through clever architectural design.

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This article showcases four inspirational New Zealand eco-homes, each demonstrating unique approaches to sustainable design and honouring their environments.
These builds range from off-grid necessities to certified high-performance homes. Highlights include:
- Honeymoon Bay Bach by JTB Architects using passive heating.
- Kōwhai House by Rafe Maclean Architects built to Passive House standards.
- Team Green Passive House achieving Certified Passive House Plus and Homestar 8.
- Great Barrier House by Studio2 Architects featuring off-grid solar and water systems.
1. Honeymoon Bay Bach by JTB Architects
2. Kōwhai House by Rafe Maclean Architects
Kowhai House by Rafe Maclean Architects. Image: Simon Devitt
3. Team Green Passive House by Team Green Architects
4. Great Barrier House by Studio2 Architects
Great Barrier House by Studio2 Architects
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