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Front entrance of NZ Sunshine Coast home

Passive Solar

Sunshine coast, BC

CIP BUILDING SYSTEM
 GENERAL CONTRACTOR
SUPPLIER
NZ Builders
Backyard of NZ Sunshine Coast home
Kitchen island

KITCHEN

A passive concrete home designed to be warm in the winter months and cool in the summer months using the thermal mass of the concrete to regulate heat all year long and 7’ overhangs to provide ample shading when you need it.

in-counter herb garden

IN-COUNTER HERB GARDEN

Living Room with patio and fireplace
Bathroom Mirror vanity of Sunshine Coast home

BATHROOM

LIVING ROOM

FEATURES

Passive house inspired
passive solar designed
energy model completed

  • Designed as 150 year building

  • CIP concrete insulated panels

  • R32 wall assembly

  • R32 insulated footings

  • R40 under slab insulation

  • R40 roof assembly

  • 0.6 ACH (air change per hour)

  • Zendher HRV system, with 95% heat recovery

  • Triple pane glazing

  • Fibreglass window frames

  • TPO roofing membrane

  • Wood burning fireplace

  • 11Kw Solar P.V with batteries

  • 9500L Rain water catchment

  • 390,000 litre natural pond

  • Heat demand 17kw/m2 per year

Kitchen of Sunshine Coast home

KITCHEN

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Bathroom of Sunshine Coast Home

BATHROOM

Kitchen of Sunshine Coast Home

LIVING ROOM

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