Terry Bryers from Bruyere Passive Homes has embraced passive house building technology after frustration with New Zealand building systems and what he felt was a lack of accountability and the process.
Terry and his team have never looked back.
Fifteen years on, he and his team of Fully Certiļ¬ed Passivhaus Professionals at Bruyere Passive Homes are working with architects and engineers around Aotearoa, creating Passive Homes for an array of clients keen to adopt the beneļ¬ts that come with the European movement.
For those unfamiliar with the concept, a Passive House or Passivhaus is a precisely engineered structure that is highly insulated, cold bridge free and requires less energy demand for space heating and cooling.
Passive Homes are ļ¬tted with a variety of non-structural high performance essential elements, such as full insulation, air tightness, nothermal bridging, an MHRV ventilation system and certiļ¬ed Passive House window components. This stellar family home in the Far North is an example of what can be achieved, a mix of form and function that works incredibly e ciently while treading lightly on the planet.
A high quality new build that performs as well as it looks, this Tinopai residence is the work of the Bruyere Passive Homes team and an array of like-minded contractors who align with their values, and the results are exceptional.
Sitting beautifully in the landscape, Terry and his team worked with Sang Architects to bring this home to life.
A registered architectural practice known for its rich legacy of architecture and high quality design, Sang Architects are also committed to quality design, sustainability and Passive House technology, for renovations and new builds.
Richards Consulting Engineers were also brought on board to ensure
the home ticks all the boxes for low running costs, energy e ciency and especially a healthy living space.
Many Passive House components are still only available in Europe, more and more suppliers are now here in New Zealand, such as Hamilton-based ECOWINDOWS, a pioneer in the ļ¬eld of Passive House.