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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 that blend clever design with sustainability.
These builds demonstrate various approaches, from the Honeymoon Bay Bach by JTB Architects using passive heating, to the Kōwhai House by Rafe Maclean Architects meeting Passive House standards on a steep site. The Team Green Passive House achieved Certified Passive House Plus and Homestar 8 ratings, while the Great Barrier House by Studio2 Architects is a necessary off-grid solution using solar power and passive ventilation.
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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