7 Homestar (v5 Built rating) received
It’s been a little quiet around here with updates about our certified Passive House due to a cancer event in my family. We have been fighting through this latest challenge with the same determination we applied to our house journey.
We are thrilled to share that we have received our New Zealand Green Building Council – NZGBC Homestar certification v5 Built rating)! We aimed for an 8-star rating and got close, but missed it by a narrow margin. As we ran out of funds, we had to downgrade some items, sadly. The difference could have been fixed by improving other fixtures, but it was too late in the process for us. Additionally, we missed out on some Waste Management points, which were crucial for achieving the 8-star rating. Engaging multiple builders on-site and focusing on surviving and completing the house contributed to this oversight.
Looking ahead, we would achieve a higher Homestar rating in the future, like replacing downgraded items with more efficient ones. Once public transport is available in our new development (expected by 2027, according to Auckland Transport) and we have our solar system installed, we would be in a better position to improve our rating.
Despite these challenges, our lovely abode has scored top points for thermal efficiency and performance. This achievement is confirmed by both Passive House and Homestar certifications, and we are incredibly proud of it.
Thank you, Ammy and Kyle from www.se.org.nz being on our journey since 2021. Thank you, Andrew Eagles for your aid.
