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Trailblazing container house in Titirangi listed for first time
Brenda Kelly of IQ Container Homes is selling her 8 Homestar container home in Titirangi.
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A trailblazing container home in Titirangi is on the market, built by Brenda Kelly of IQ Container Homes. This innovative 45m² house was the first of its kind to achieve an 8 Homestar rating for exceptional sustainability and energy efficiency.
The clever design features adaptable furniture and can sleep up to seven people. Eco-friendly systems include solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and a vermiculture waste system. Previously a successful rental, this unique property showcases sustainable, small-space living.
The two containers are positioned at right angles - the smaller one, which also opens out to the deck, accommodates an office. It can also be a second bedroom.
Solar panels on the roof of both containers power the house and feed excess energy into the national grid. There are minimal windows on this side of the house to conserve heat and ensure privacy.
The 40ft container accommodates the main living space. Beyond is the bathroom and main bedroom. The sofa can become a double bed.
Every square inch of space is maximised, but without creating a cluttered feel.
Ply panels add interest to the first bedroom within the large container.
This is the office or second bedroom. The sofa is part of a piece of furniture that folds down from the wall to create a double bed.
The desk also folds away to reveal a single bed.
The laundry is within the bathroom. Water for both the washing machine and toilet is harvested rainwater.
Native bush views and a glimpse of the sea enhance the sense of retreat.
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