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Kahika Tōtara

  • Architect: Meta Architects
  • Builder: Ethos Homes
  • Engineer: PTL
Passive House Premium delivers unrivalled comfort and sustainability
  • certified Passive House Premium
  • Blower Door Result of .19 air changes per hour (@50PA)
  • Zehnder heat recovery ventilation system and Mitsubishi ducted heat pump system with zone control
  • Weathershield triple glazed hybrid aluminium windows and doors
  • 240m2 living space + 30m2 utility shed
  • 9.6kW and 8.2kW battery

Nestled among native bush at the foot of Christchurch’s Port Hills, this exceptional net-zero Passive House Premium delivers unrivalled comfort and sustainability. Thoughtfully designed for both functionality and practicality, the seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces embraces the natural surroundings. Built for both performance and longevity, the home features a lift—deliberately integrated from the outset—to ensure effortless accessibility meeting the family’s future needs.

 

Whats the Ethos difference

We started Ethos to help people like you, people like us, who want to live in a warm, dry, healthy home.

So how do you know you are getting what you paid for? We have assembled a dream team- an experienced Passive House designer, engineer and MVHR specialist. We also use local suppliers and sub-trades who have lots of experience with us on Passive House projects. Projects are energy modelled in design stage, and reviewed during construction. Blower door tests are used to measure airtightness. And Certification provides an independent, third-party review, it is the assurance that you get the home you paid for.
Ethos Homes are qualified, experienced and proven, we will deliver on the home you want.

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