“You build like this because you have a commitment to better housing, not just for yourself but for everyone.” —Nadia Sole Nadia and Gavin Sole live in a certified Passive House home in Richmond, Christchurch built by Ethos Homes. They…
Choosing the right materials to create the best possible home
Or, why I don’t use SIPs By Peter Bielski, managing director, Ethos Homes | 03 September 2021 Wool insulation, made from the fleece of the sheep grazing in the next door paddock, not fibreglass. The most natural paints you can…
Sheep grazing next door contribute to New Zealand’s first Passive House subdivision
Building of New Zealand’s first Passive House-certified subdivision is underway. The frames are up on the first two three-bedroom homes in the initial 11-stage build in Halswell, Christchurch, with roof framing also on and windows due to be put in. In…
Amazing indoor air quality
Reason #1 to choose a certified Passive House home By Amanda Bielski, Ethos Homes | 01 September 2021 Spring is officially here and it’s wonderful … unless you suffer from seasonal allergies, as increasing numbers of people seem to. The…
Get what you paid for
Or why the Passive House certificate matters By Rachel Rose, for Ethos Homes | 21 August 2021 Passive House is a standard for radically energy-efficient buildings: like homes that use up to 90% less energy for heating and cooling, while…