Oamaru - Holmes Hill

eHaus Euro - Passive House Classic This captivating home offers three bedrooms, including a spacious master bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in robe. With a total area of 177 square meters, every area has been thoughtfully designed for optimal use. This project stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of its owners. They embarked on a remarkable journey of exploration into the world of passive houses, investing hours in research until they found eHaus. Their vision was a certified passive house in Oamaru, and their unwavering determination paid off. This home meets the eHaus Euro performance standard, delivering 91% predicted heat energy savings and is the first certified Passive House in Waitaki. This home is equipped with incredible features such as a Stiebel Eltron hot water heat pump that provides energy-efficient hot water, while a Zehnder Ventilation Unit guarantees clean, fresh air circulation throughout the house. The triple-glazed high-performance glass, a fully insulated concrete pad and 140mm timber framing allow for exceptional insulation, delivering year-round comfort and energy savings. Design Components Floor: Fully insulated concrete pad with a U-value of 0.169 W/(m²K) Wall: 140mm timber frame U-value of 0.222 W/(m²K) Roof: Double layer of fibreglass insulation with a U-value of 0.129 W/(m²K) Window Joinery: Eco Windows PVC 83 Uf value = 1.1 W/(m²K) Glazing: Triple Glazed Argon Ug value=0.52 W/(m²K) g- value =50% Ventilation: Zehnder ComfoAir Q350 MHRV Performance Specs Heating Demand: 20.9 kWh/m²/yr Heating Load: 10W/m² Frequency of Overheating: 0% Form Factor: 3.65 Air Leakage@50Pa: 0.6 ACH PER Demand: 53kWh/m²/yr