Prospective from a Pupil of Passive Homes. Diving deeper into different components that make up a passive house. In this blog post, I explain how constructing in the Passive house way keeps the warmth in, and the cold out. “If you build it they will come” whispers through the wind and into Kevin Costner’s ear … Continue reading Passive House Perspective 2
Category: Projects
LVL Hanging Bunk Beds This was a small project we did at a recently finished architectural build. The owner had won a silent auction aimed at raising money for Wellington Free Ambulance. This gave them the opportunity for us to complete a small project of their choice . Made from laminated veneer lumber (LVL) framing … Continue reading Hanging Bunk Beds
Black roof - Black Cladding - Black windows Recently we built a unique blacked out 3 bedroom, two bathroom home in Petone, Lower Hutt. Approx build cost - $400,000 The house certainly stands out amongst its neighbours. The stand alone double garage is positioned to make the most of the wedge shaped section. Concept drawing … Continue reading Black on Black
Low level pine deck requires no lawn mowing Country and Coast were contracted to build a low level deck for a client who had purchased a house and land package with no landscaping. Setting out Day one involved setting out the piles which will ultimately take the weight of the deck and it's occupants. It … Continue reading Low Level Deck