Why do we go back to see our Clients? Our Approach at Energy Efficient Homes Ltd
At Energy Efficient Homes Ltd, we take immense pride in our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. As premier home builders in Christchurch Canterbury, New Zealand, we understand the significance of creating not just houses, but comfortable and energy-efficient homes that stand the test of time. That’s why we follow up with our valued clients […]
Mechanical Heat Recovery For an Energy Efficient Home
Energy Efficient Homes, Integrating Mechanical Heat Recovery in House Design When it comes to designing and building Energy Efficient Homes, one principle stands out as a game-changer: mechanical heat recovery. At Energy Efficient Homes Ltd, we firmly believe that incorporating a mechanical heat recovery system from the very beginning is not an optional extra, but […]
Building for Climate Change: Everything you need to know
Our homes represent not only a place of shelter but also the largest financial investment we make in our lives. With such importance placed on our homes, shouldn’t we strive to future-proof that investment? In an effort to “Build for Climate Change” the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has initiated changes to our […]
CHANGES THAT ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Home Construction: The Need for Comprehensive Changes The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has made an announcement that resonates with the future of home construction. The MBIE unveiled a series of modifications to the building code, aimed at bolstering energy efficiency standards in new residential constructions. These changes, though […]
WHY BUILDING A STANDARD HOME TODAY IS A BAD INVESTMENT.
New Zealand has made a commitment to being carbon neutral by 2050. The standards of how we live are beginning to change and will continue to do so until we have met our obligations in accordance with the Paris Climate Agreement. According to the MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment), approximately 20% of New […]
HAND OVER TO KAT & GRANT
Last week we handed over a brand new energy efficient home to our lovely clients Kat & Grant. This 3 bedroom home in Prestons Park has been kit out with all of our standard energy efficient upgrades including: low-e coating, argon filled uPVC windows from NK Windows, airtight ProClima wrap, upgraded insulation and the Stiebel […]
FINAL TOUCHES
Before we hand a house over to a client, Tania will go through the property with a fine tooth comb to ensure any imperfections are taken note of and fixed.
PASSIVE HOUSES & YOUR HEALTH
Our homes are supposed to be our safe places, but for nearly a third of New Zealanders, damp homes can have a serious effect on our health. Damp, mouldy houses and the link to respiratory problems Damp, poorly ventilated houses encourage mould growth. For healthy individuals, mould may not have a significant impact, but if people have […]
COMFORT & ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The World Health Organization recommends a minimum indoor temperature of 18°C – ideally 21°C if babies or elderly people live in the house. The average daily indoor temperature in the winter for most New Zealand houses is just 16°C. Comfort and health come in hand in hand – when you live in a warm, comfortable […]