Experience eco living with a high-performing passive house from Space Designers Limited
Our Auckland-based architectural design company specialises in creating high-performing passive homes and work hard to deliver exceptional results that exceed client expectations and set a precedent for greener living. Our architectural design services include designing authentic, passive houses that adhere to universal performance standards and converting existing homes to the Greenstar level of performance as well as additional services such as helping you purchase land.
Our East-Auckland-based passive home designers focus on advanced insulation techniques, high-performance windows and hyper-efficient ventilation systems. Our goal is to design a living environment that is both sustainable and energy-efficient, providing exceptional comfort and ensuring consistent performance. View our recent projects to see some of the eco-houses we've designed.
Whether you're looking to build a new home, multi-unit development or an eco-home that's ahead of its time, get in touch with our Pakuranga-based design team today to bring your eco-house design vision to life. We work with homeowners throughout the Auckland region, including Howick and Mt Eden.
Why invest in a passive home?
New Zealand homes often fall short of essential health, warmth, and ventilation standards because of an insufficient building code, leading to poor performance and no carbon emission regulations. Building a sustainable passive home eliminates those issues and also offers the following benefits:
- Significantly lower energy bills in the long run due to high-energy efficiency.
- Exceptional indoor comfort with stable temperature and better indoor air quality.
- Reduced carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future.
- A healthier living environment with reduced moisture and mould.
- The increased resale value of the property as a future-focused investment.
- Reduced reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
Contact us for honest and personalised green architecture design advice and discover if a passive home suits your location and unique needs.
What is a passive house?
In New Zealand, a Passive House is built following the principles of the Passive House Institute (PHI) in Germany, which aims to create buildings that are highly energy-efficient and comfortable to live in. To meet the Passive House standard in New Zealand, a building must meet the following performance metrics:
- Maximum space heating and cooling demand of 15 kWh/m2 per year
- Maximum total primary energy demand of 120 kWh/m2 per year
- Maximum air leakage rate of 0.6 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals pressure
To achieve these performance metrics, our architectural designs for passive homes focus on airtight construction, high insulation levels and an efficient mechanical ventilation system for internalising fresh air while recovering heat from the outgoing air. The result is a comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient home with significantly reduced heating and cooling costs compared to a conventional home.
If you are looking for innovative, self-sustainable house designers in Auckland, look no further than the passionate eco-team at Space Designers Limited. Browse our best eco-friendly house designs on our recent projects page today.