A Passive SIPS home on Sparrow Lane, completed in 2023 for client Sam Brown, showcasing innovative energy-efficient design and sustainable building practices.
Like its namesake, the Tiu House is big energy in a small package. Envisioned as stage 1 of a family home in Lake Hāwea, New Zealand the Tiu House sits proudly defiant of its minor dwelling billing. A rich tapestry of materials, from SIP panels to garbage on the walls, has been expertly collated to show what can be done in the energy and carbon-conscious field of high-performing homes.
Rated at Homestar 6 (design) and at a highly functional but modest 36m2 this home is a glimpse into the future of housing. And the future is looking bright.
Design: Arete Architects
SIPs: Formance
- Completed
- 2023
- Price range
- $0.5m - $1m
- Building style
- Passive
- Client
- Sam Brown
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