Discover how energy efficiency feels for yourself.
Building a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. In 30 minutes, discover what’s possible when you build for warmth, health, and comfort from the ground up.
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15 Finstock Way
Rolleston, New Zealand
Most people who walk in ask the same question:
Why does this house feel different?
Whether you’re planning a build in Canterbury, comparing companies, or just want to see what’s possible, our free Show Home Tour answers the same question:
What does ‘energy efficient’ actually feel like?
Thermal bridging, on a real wall
See exactly where a standard wall lacks insulation in the corners, and why that one detail changes how a house feels.
The ventilation system, opened up
See inside the unit our team calls 'the octopus', exchanging damp air for fresh warm air all day every day.
A seal you can actually feel
Turn the window handle and feel the five seal points engage - then notice the outside noise disappear with it.
Two walls, two temperatures
Put your hand on a sun-warmed standard wall - then a 140mm wall inside the bedroom. Feel the difference.
Built on science.
Finished with comfort.
Why it performs
- R3.9 insulation
- Triple-glazed European tilt & turn windows
- Cross batten framing to reduce thermal bridging
- Two-layer airtightness system: moisture barrier outside, Intello vapour barrier inside
- Heat recovery ventilation system
- Heat pump hot water
Why it feels like home
- European-style space-saving wardrobes
- Walk-in closet
- Separate pantry
- App-controlled outdoor blinds
- Statement sliding door
- Recessed LED lighting
- High ceilings
See it
for yourself.
- The hidden moisture problem in modern homes
- The thermal bridges hiding in a standard wall
- The ventilation system that keeps you from needing heating at night
- Why insulation can't help a leaky building envelope
- Why we build beyond the Building Code - and we think everyone should.
15 Finstock Way, Rolleston · By appointment only
Learn how the Show Home was constructed in our Follow the Build series.