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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, from off-grid baches to certified Passive House builds.
Highlights include the Honeymoon Bay Bach by JTB Architects using passive heating, and Rafe Maclean Architects' compact Kōwhai House in Dunedin. Near Arrowtown, Team Green Architects achieved Passive House Plus certification, while Studio2 Architects' Great Barrier House demonstrates essential off-grid design with solar power and passive ventilation, inspiring a deeper connection to the environment.
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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