We moved in without functional bathrooms, running water, or flooring. Dust sheets covered the concrete and beach mats brought by our friends were used to create a small walkway for our kids. I showered outside with a garden hose in the middle of New Zealand winter. Now, one year later, we are proud of what we’ve accomplished. It is a house that needs little or no heating/cooling. It’s an incredible experience and soon you will be able to experience it too, as our guest room is nearly ready for bookings.

At the bottom of hopelessness and life-threatening hurdles in our passive house-build journey, we want to believe there are a mountain of opportunities. We are still alive and closer to finishing. We wanted to share a small glimpse of our house and the beautiful moment caught on camera today.

It’s a pity that we couldn’t find the pot of gold as folktales tell.

Could we promise that we will be back? No, and if we do, we will not be the same. Soon the tales of our unexpected journey will be brought to daylight the good, the bad, and the ugly ones.

As for now, we enjoy this rare moment of beauty and hope.

Our next open Passive House Construction Day is on 6 May!

We celebrate the completion of the next construction stage – the house envelope and roof shout! 😀

Here is the link to register on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/6xfcv38Bp

We hope you can be inspired and build a passive house that is energy-efficient, warm, and lasts for generations.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Are you interested to consume up to 90% less heating energy than a conventional house in New Zealand?

Come check out our passive house during construction in Orewa this Saturday (01 October 2022)

Here is the link to register on Facebook:

https://fb.me/e/2b9Rrd8Ij