2015 Waikanae Executive Home
Set within the established community of Waikanae, this family home cleverly combines the feel good factor of eco-credentials, with modern architectural design and luxury finishings.
Designed with AD Architecture, every aspect of this executive, sustainable home has been considered to take advantage of the sun and its orientation, maximising solar gain.
Clad in linea weatherboard and complemented with schist stonework and cedar accents, this eco-friendly home has retained the sections existing established trees, whilst incorporating a mixture of both hard and soft landscaping to harmoniously fit into its natural surroundings.
On entry the double height entrance with feature lighting, kwila staircase and landing at the top that provides “a quiet area for reading and contemplation”, creates for a dramatic first impression. Designed to give this family with growing teenagers individual spaces for everyone to exist peacefully, the home consists of three separate living zones.
The main central living area includes an open-plan kitchen and dining area that seamlessly flow out onto the large outdoor living space, as well as a formal lounge and media room.
A separate kids’ wing, includes a bedroom each, bathroom and an informal living space, whilst the master bedroom is tucked away on the top floor acting as a private retreat for the owners, boasting views out over the bush and courtyard.
Beyond looks, the inclusion of an underground storage tank to harvest rainwater, solar hot water and pv cell systems, high-spec wall, floor and ceiling insulation, and thermally broken windows result in an energy efficient home that is cost effective to heat.
KEY SUSTAINABLE FEATURES:
• 8 kilowatt Photovoltaic grid tied solar system
• Slab edge and under slab insulation
• Thermally broken windows with Metro Xcel glazing
• 140mm framed exterior walls with R4.2 insulation
• Low energy LED lighting
• Dual solar hot water system with heat exchange to pool
• Underground storage tank to harvest rain water which supplies the toilets and hose taps
• Double layer R5.0 insulation to ceilings
HOUSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS:
Gold Reserve - Carters New Homes $1 Million - $2 Million Build
Gold - Carters New Homes $1 Million - $2 Million Build
Sustainable Lifestyle Award - Resene Sustainable Home
Designed with AD Architecture, every aspect of this executive, sustainable home has been considered to take advantage of the sun and its orientation, maximising solar gain.
Clad in linea weatherboard and complemented with schist stonework and cedar accents, this eco-friendly home has retained the sections existing established trees, whilst incorporating a mixture of both hard and soft landscaping to harmoniously fit into its natural surroundings.
On entry the double height entrance with feature lighting, kwila staircase and landing at the top that provides “a quiet area for reading and contemplation”, creates for a dramatic first impression. Designed to give this family with growing teenagers individual spaces for everyone to exist peacefully, the home consists of three separate living zones.
The main central living area includes an open-plan kitchen and dining area that seamlessly flow out onto the large outdoor living space, as well as a formal lounge and media room.
A separate kids’ wing, includes a bedroom each, bathroom and an informal living space, whilst the master bedroom is tucked away on the top floor acting as a private retreat for the owners, boasting views out over the bush and courtyard.
Beyond looks, the inclusion of an underground storage tank to harvest rainwater, solar hot water and pv cell systems, high-spec wall, floor and ceiling insulation, and thermally broken windows result in an energy efficient home that is cost effective to heat.
KEY SUSTAINABLE FEATURES:
• 8 kilowatt Photovoltaic grid tied solar system
• Slab edge and under slab insulation
• Thermally broken windows with Metro Xcel glazing
• 140mm framed exterior walls with R4.2 insulation
• Low energy LED lighting
• Dual solar hot water system with heat exchange to pool
• Underground storage tank to harvest rain water which supplies the toilets and hose taps
• Double layer R5.0 insulation to ceilings
HOUSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS:
Gold Reserve - Carters New Homes $1 Million - $2 Million Build
Gold - Carters New Homes $1 Million - $2 Million Build
Sustainable Lifestyle Award - Resene Sustainable Home
Project Year: 2015
Country: New Zealand
Postcode: 5036
