Energy Architecture – Wellington Passive House Specialists

We create innovative architecture that centres the wellbeing of our clients and our shared environment

Architecture is about beauty, quality, performance & responsibility.
Good design grows from a process that is driven by these values and embraces challenge.

We craft high-performance, energy-efficient buildings, often achieving the Passive House standard. Our dedicated design team, based in Wellington and serving all of New Zealand, collaborates closely with clients to fully understand their needs. As a result, we deliver customized designs that perfectly match their vision.

People and the environment are our top priorities. Therefore every building we create delivers exceptional energy efficiency, peaceful quietness, and an exceptionally healthy and comfortable living or working environment.

What We Do

Scope

We offer comprehensive architectural services, encompassing everything from initial design concepts to construction oversight and contract management. Our Wellington-based team tackles diverse projects across New Zealand. We handle complexities ranging from intricate infill housing on tight Wellington sites to sprawling luxury homes, rural retreats, and urban developments. Furthermore, we’ve even ventured into designing geomagnetic huts in Antarctica.

We recommend construction methods and materials that perfectly align with the client’s vision and project specifics. Our diverse portfolio showcases projects utilizing conventional timber framing, high-performance SIPs (structural insulated panels), and even natural building materials like strawbale and light earth.

Expertise

Going beyond simply achieving sustainability, we strive to make design choices that actively contribute to solutions for environmental challenges.

A certified Passive House significantly reduces energy consumption for heating and cooling compared to standard building code requirements, achieving up to 90% lower energy usage. This translates to a dramatic decrease in operational carbon emissions throughout the building’s lifespan. Additionally, we can calculate embodied carbon and suggest methods and materials that minimize it.

Guaranteed

Energy modeling is an essential part of our design process, applied to every project we undertake. We utilize specialized software to accurately predict a building’s energy needs for heating and cooling. Moreover, we assess the risk of overheating, a growing concern for new homes in New Zealand. This proactive approach allows us to identify and address potential issues during the design stage. Therefore, we ensure a much more cost-effective, timely, and successful outcome compared to retrofitting fixes later in the construction process.