Retrofitting a 2008 cottage in Kaitaia to achieve Passive House/EnerPHit certification with sustainable features including timber frame construction, double-glazed windows, and an off-grid renewable energy system.
Originally built in 2008, Energy Architecture was invited to retrofit this home in a close-knit community development. The target for the retrofit was Passive House/EnerPHit certification, a challenging and unique aspiration for a retrofit project.
Location: Kaitaia, Northland
Project type: Stand-alone dwelling
Certification: Passive House/EnerPHit certification targeted
Construction:
- Structure: Retrofitted existing Timber frame construction
- Windows: Timber framed, double glazed
- Cladding: new Lawson Cyprus weatherboards
- Services: Separate MVHR/HP-HWC
- Renewables: Photovoltaic solar panels & solar thermal panels & Off grid system
- Building style
- Cottage
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