Houghton Bay

Location:

Wellington

Completed:

2022

Project type:

  • Stand-alone dwelling

Construction:

  • Structure: Timber Frame
  • Windows:  Timber framed, triple glazed
  • Cladding: Corrugated profile metal
  • Services: MVHR with integrated heat pump
  • Renewables: Photovoltaic solar panels

Performance:

15 kWh/m2/year

Certification:

Passive House certification targeted

Awards

Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2023 - Gold - New Home $1-1.5m category

Located on an incredible south Wellington site, Claire’s own project has overcome challenging conditions and steep topography to achieve an amazing home. Spread across three levels, the design is targeting Passive House Certification.

Photo credit: Andy Spain Photography

Houghton Bay outside and inside view