eHaus Euro

In the hills overlooking Kinloch, a jetty-like structure extends down towards the lake, embodying the lakeside lifestyles in its architecture. The Jetty House meets our eHaus Euro standard and is a calm, unobtrusive form reflecting the surrounding low-lying hills in both shape and in its natural materiality.

The holiday house is approached via a bridge-like entry deck, which is continued inside through the length of the house to the split-level living space. A collection of bedrooms is nestled at the top of the sloping site, with the living spaces - both inside and outside - extending down the hill, maximising views over Lake Taupo. The natural materials of the exterior are continued inside to create a warm and inviting retreat from the busy city life.

There is absolutely no wasted space, with all 178sqm perfectly utilised. Every detail is well thought out, like the direct access from the spa to the bathroom meaning no wet feet traipsing through the house.

Despite Covid lockdowns, material shortages, and site orientation challenges, the eHaus team designed and delivered an exceptional home that the owners and guests are incredibly happy with. The high performance of the holiday home means they can come and go, knowing it will always be comfortable, dry, and healthy, whatever time or season they arrive.

Design Components

Ventilation: Zehnder ComfoAir Q350

Floor: Fully insulated concrete pad with a U-value of 0.182 W/(m²K)

Wall: 140mm timber frame with service cavity U-value of 0.236 W/(m²K)

Roof: Double layer of fibreglass insulation with a U-value of 0.129

Glazing: Double Glazed Argon Ug value=1.12 W/(m²K) g- value = 61%

Window Joinery: APL Klima uPVC - Uf value = 1.5 W/(m²K)

Heating/Cooling: Air/Air Heatpump

Performance Specs

Heating Demand: 26.1 kWh/m²/yr

Heating Load: 17.1 W/m²

TFA: 121.9

Form Factor: 4.1

Air Leakage@50Pa: 0.4 ACH

PER Demand: 50.0 kWh/m²/yr